lacquer

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of lacquer The jury is still out on whether pork ribs lacquered in lemongrass barbecue sauce provide spiritual enlightenment, but the tender meat is a master class in balancing sweet and savory. Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 May 2025 The finish on the paneling had all but dissolved with age so the firm opted to lacquer the paneling in a lighter color for a cheerier atmosphere. Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2025 That space is anchored by a big blue table, lacquered in Japanese urushi by artist Jo Nagasaka. Rhonda Richford, WWD, 4 Mar. 2025 The chicken wings could be the best of the bunch, with crisp skin lacquered in a sweet and spicy brown sugar glaze. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for lacquer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacquer
Verb
  • The apple pie flavor boasts a filling of apple purée and fresh cream on top of a graham cracker crust, all coated with a layer of chocolate.
    Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Drizzle over pretzels and gently stir to coat.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The coarsest grades of steel wool can strip paint or varnish and remove rust from surfaces.
    Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2025
  • In Pasto, a community gathers around varnishing — from old trade networks between harvesters, carpenters, and varnishers to fairs where artisans demonstrate their craft.
    Gabriela Molina Riascos, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Drizzle glaze evenly over cake.
    Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
  • It’s used both to glaze the pork and as a dipping sauce on the side.
    Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • King of the Hill’s belief in the innate power of moral character remains one of its most appealing traits—but the revival glosses reality in order to preserve its gentle equilibrium.
    Adrienne Matei, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2025
  • This year, as public patience wears thin, the city is trying a different tack: a PR campaign to gloss up the public image of lovebugs.
    Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • Most recently, Alverson has also dipped his toe into advising sorority hopefuls as a rush coach — part of an emerging market for girls looking to polish up their image before heading off to college.
    Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Its software ecosystem is polished, and its hardware is mature.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025

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“Lacquer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacquer. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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