lacquer

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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
  • In this recipe, country music star Lainey Wilson draws on her Louisiana roots, rolling the regional sausage into balls before coating them in breadcrumbs and frying until crispy on the outside, but still tender inside.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Oil the entire pan Once the pan is clean, use a kitchen or paper towel to coat it with a thin layer of oil (emphasis on thin).
    Julie Harans, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 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
  • The resource bit is where many players’ eyes might glaze over — there’s just so damned much to collect and spend.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Smoked to perfection and glazed with sweet heat, this turkey leg brings bold BBQ flavor with a honey twist.
    Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 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
  • Venus ends its Virgo run in your communication house, polishing your words with discernment.
    Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Or a set of silverware to polish when stainless steel works fine?
    Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025

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“Lacquer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacquer. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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