lacquer

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Recent Examples of lacquer 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 Key furniture pieces are curved and lacquered in a deep, burgundy shade, a key color of the season. Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 20 Sep. 2024 Combined with honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, and orange slices, bourbon forms a sticky, sweet glaze that beautifully lacquers the fish. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2024 Popular dishes offered in the al fresco setting include the roasted fish of the day lacquered with tamarind and served with sweet potato ravioli. Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for lacquer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacquer
Verb
  • Add oil: Choose an oil with a high smoke point, like vegetable, canola, or grapeseed oil, and swirl to coat the pan.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 May 2025
  • The component is then coated with a typical clear-coat finish after the deposition procedure.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 May 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
  • Guests savored barbecue collard greens with bacon and cornbread glazed with a honey curry butter.
    Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2025
  • It’s crafted of lightweight carbon steel glazed in the brand’s signature enamel and includes two matching stoneware mugs that are dishwasher safe and resistant to chipping, scratching, and staining.
    Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The liquid-to-matte formula glides on weightlessly, providing all-day wear with food-grade ingredients, and can be easily glossed by layering over with a clear balm.
    Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Use this on natural or color-treated hair in between hair glossing appointments—the deep blue pigments will work immediately to combat unwanted warm tones.
    Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Polish with Microfiber Cloth Use a microfiber cloth to polish the mirror after squeegeeing.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2025
  • Instead of replacing her creativity, AI amplified it by providing structured and consistent feedback, giving her more time to polish her jokes.
    Jeanne Beatrix Law, The Conversation, 7 May 2025

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“Lacquer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacquer. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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