Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for japanned
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It's coated in Zatar, which great choice.—
Emily Elias,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Feb. 2026 -
Swirl skillet until fully coated with butter and bacon grease.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The crock is salt-glazed, giving it a coarser texture than a smoother zinc glaze.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
29 Jan. 2026
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And under the broiler, it becomes burnished on the bird, almost candied in taste.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Feb. 2026
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Quinton notes that burnished brass and bronze are in high demand.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
6 Feb. 2026
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Ekouaer Pleated Pants Set Currently on sale for just $31, this Ekouaer two-piece set is polished enough to wear to the office.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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This density makes the granite particularly resilient to collisions and allows it to be polished to a finish smooth enough to glide on ice.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Their ice maker expelled large clumps of wet salt, which, when rubbed, dissolved into an oily, foul-smelling substance.—
Nick Bowlin,
The Frontier,
16 Feb. 2026
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The comments rubbed some Democrats the wrong way.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
13 Feb. 2026
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This experience grounds my approach in practicality, accountability, and real world outcomes rather than theory alone.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Lee Yi-shan has a unique ability to ground the supernatural in the emotional reality of her characters.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Her illness has shined a spotlight on her friendships.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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St John’s Prep boys and Lexington girls shone brightest at The Track at New Balance on Saturday afternoon with each claiming a Div.—
Hannah Hughes,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Japanned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/japanned. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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