japanned

Definition of japannednext
past tense of japan

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for japanned
Verb
  • Reaching the island is all part of the fun too, requiring you to hop aboard a vintage, slickly varnished wooden boat at Balmaha and schedule a pick-up time for the way back.
    Rosie Conroy, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • By 1896, Kodak was marketing film specially coated for motion picture use.
    Marcia Greenwood, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The infrared sensors are beneath a clear plastic window that can easily get coated with dirt and dust.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The crock is salt-glazed, giving it a coarser texture than a smoother zinc glaze.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Pakistan’s credentials have been burnished, too.
    Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Millions of Monarchs hang from the trees like frostbitten leaves the underside of their wings exposed, burnished, and bronzed.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Sleek for the office, polished for church, and comfy for everyday wear, this tank top is fit for any occasion.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
  • This linen style is light and breathable yet polished enough for dressy dinners, strolling along the beach, or exploring the city.
    Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • But some historians have argued that this glossed a scheme to provide a bastion for British sea power in the eastern seas.
    Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • What to look for in an arnica gel Some arnica gels have a slight odor that dissipates when exposed to the air and rubbed into your skin.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Eisenberg walked to Shawn and rubbed his balding head affectionately.
    Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • That mix of nature and physical movement kept me grounded.
    Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
  • The Brewers eventually loaded the bases with two outs before Ortiz grounded out to the mound to end it.
    ABC News, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
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“Japanned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/japanned. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.

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