Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for japanned
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In a separate bowl, mix together the remaining 6 tablespoons sugar and the cinnamon, then roll the balls gently in the mixture until coated.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025 -
Blending thriller, drama and romance tropes coated in an overall ironic tone, the film marks the directorial debut of Rampoldi, who is a prominent Italian screenwriter.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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Darker options—like black or burnished gold—are sleek and moody, while natural wood frames feel organic and warm.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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Its investment in digital skills training has burnished its reputation across the continent as a company willing to provide long term partnership.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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Egos will not be polished but pushed to one side as Tuchel looks for chemistry and cohesion in his group.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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His fleet of lowriders, each polished to a mirror shine, also appear.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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Tom rubbed the back of his neck.—
Bob Cary,
Outdoor Life,
15 Oct. 2025
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All other produce can be gently rubbed while being rinsed.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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Compared with its predecessors, Ares can seem grounded.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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The movie’s tone is all over the place, but Roberts and Clooney’s chemistry helps ground it; their easygoing banter eventually leads to tenser and tenser exchanges.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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The pandemic shined an intense spotlight on the diverging fortunes of video games and Hollywood.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
15 Oct. 2025
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The sea shone in the heat, switching color abruptly from a light teal to a deeper aquamarine.—
Samanth Subramanian,
The Dial,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Japanned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/japanned. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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