Thesaurus results for COATINGS

coatings

noun

plural of coating

as in facings

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Recent Examples of coatings Other novelties include indigo, gray and beige coatings and a gray coating on a black base, and a new construction with dark and light indigo rope dye. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2026 Low-e coatings, a thin coat of silver sprayed onto a glass surface, can help reduce the amount of heat that reaches a building’s interior by reflecting both the visible light and heat, but the coating can’t fully eliminate solar heat gain. — Aki Ishida, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025 The bill targets product coatings from companies to provide labeling that discloses the use of the coating. — Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025

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Medium-colored drapes with white plastic backings block about 33% of incoming heat.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Medium-colored drapes with white plastic backings cut heat gain by about 33%.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of backings

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The ones that are accepted are run through a machine that shakes the envelopes — this makes the ballot sink to the bottom of the envelope — and slices them open.

— Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
Clear nail polish can be used instead of saliva or water to easily seal envelopes by swiping a small amount along the edge of the envelope flap before closing.

— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025

Definition of envelopes

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Small and large plates highlighting tandoor cooking, chaat and even seafood, covering a variety of Indian regional cuisine, rather than focusing solely on the curries and breads of Northern India commonly found in American restaurants.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026
In order to get the contacts (those little metal plates with the positive and negative markings) to touch the battery.

— Noah Kaufman, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of plates

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Its formula contains red algae extract, an antioxidant the brand says shields hair from pollution for up to 48 hours, and Olaplex’s signature bond-building technology, strengthening weak, overprocessed strands.

— Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026
Cliches were wielded like shields Tuesday, protecting against the imminent threat of social clips construed as bulletin board material.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

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