as in overcoat
a warm outdoor coat
threw on a wool topcoat and headed out into the snow
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Recent Examples of topcoat
Yellowing can happen with some topcoats when they’re cured, giving nails an unwanted, slightly off-color tint.
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Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
For the ultimate glossy look, add a topcoat—then your rose-mocha nails are finished.
—Maria Goldbach, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2025
Unlike topcoat treatments or layered solutions—which can trap heat, wear off or stiffen the garment—the Fluid Channeling Fabric is woven into the material.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
Once the blank matte fiberglass star is decorated by the artist, the village takes the transformed sculpture to an automotive body shop that finishes it with a shiny topcoat to be UV-and-graffiti-resistant.
—Yadira Sanchez Olson, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
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Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
For the ultimate glossy look, add a topcoat—then your rose-mocha nails are finished.
—Maria Goldbach, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2025
Unlike topcoat treatments or layered solutions—which can trap heat, wear off or stiffen the garment—the Fluid Channeling Fabric is woven into the material.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
Once the blank matte fiberglass star is decorated by the artist, the village takes the transformed sculpture to an automotive body shop that finishes it with a shiny topcoat to be UV-and-graffiti-resistant.
—Yadira Sanchez Olson, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topcoat
Noun
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Sánchez opted for a silver metallic mini dress with subtle boning and a black overcoat.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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The foundation of this look is a timeless trench, like the Orolay lightweight double-breasted overcoat.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Constructed with a blend of viscose, polyamide, and polyester, the sweater is soft and warm, yet lightweight enough to layer under a jacket on a chilly day.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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Celebrate the crisp temperatures with a few new fall jackets to complete your cold-weather outerwear wardrobe.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Nowhere was this more evident than at Burberry, where trenches, greatcoats, and rain capes in deep earth tones reasserted the house’s mastery of protection from the elements.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
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Tommy’s security guards wear SS-style greatcoats by Sarafina Bush.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2024
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“Topcoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topcoat. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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