Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for japanned
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Within this moment, coated in the sugary haze of professional success, a new home, a beautiful wife, and a growing young family warmed by the comforting glow of Christmas-time, Jackie Robinson has never been more ascendant, more complete, more American.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026 -
Creamy, carmel-y, and coated in chocolate, this one was a crowd-pleaser among our staff.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2026
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Dubai’s reputation as a paradise for sun-seekers and digital nomads has been burnished on TikTok and Instagram, and in recent years the UAE has sought to formalize content creation as a profession, bringing it into the fold of its economic transformation drive.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Some of the patties come with laminated Haitian-style casements that are burnished in a deep fryer.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
4 Jan. 2026
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The Rhone Commuter Flyweight Pants, 40 percent off, are lightweight, flattering, and polished enough for flights that double as workdays.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Guests return for its discreet charm, consistently warm staff, and a sense of home that feels polished rather than precious.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Jan. 2026
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Police reported that Zagorac touched the student’s rear, put his hand under his shirt and rubbed his back and fondled him outside his clothing after calling him up to the teacher’s desk to talk about an assignment.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Cole, a Belgian gelding who’s about 12 years old, calmly stood tied to a rope in the barn on the Kuehls’ property as visitors walked up to him and rubbed above his nose.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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Drawing on modern rom-com sensibilities while grounding its storytelling in emotionally recognizable situations, the series arrives at a moment when audiences are increasingly overwhelmed by choice.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Keep progress modest and grounded to let small wins stack up.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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The brunch also shone a spotlight on the fellows of the ReFrame Rise program, a fellowship co-founded by WIF and Sundance Institute that supports 10 mid-career directors and cinematographers, all of whom were present at the event.—
Dominique Fluker,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Before pulling Huffman over, and while calling Tatum for backup, Thomas acknowledges that Huffman hadn’t actually shined any lights on the decoy before driving off.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Japanned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/japanned. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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