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Recent Examples of lacquered
Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026
During restoration, the tables were repaired, reinforced and re-lacquered, while the chairs were reupholstered and restored to their original brand-new appearance.
—Isabelle Kliger, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The lacquered finish provided a striking contrast against the German supermodel’s sequin minidress.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Adjective
Consider mixing metals like polished nickel or un-lacquered brass for a more timeless and curated look.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026
During restoration, the tables were repaired, reinforced and re-lacquered, while the chairs were reupholstered and restored to their original brand-new appearance.
—Isabelle Kliger, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The lacquered finish provided a striking contrast against the German supermodel’s sequin minidress.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacquered
Adjective
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The show gave England its first glimpse of the unscripted and un-varnished Rolling Stones.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While this necklace is gold vermeil (coated), it’s designed to last a long time—just make sure not to shower with it on.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
29 Apr. 2026
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The exterior of the ring is coated in titanium, which held up well during two weeks of testing.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Windows have been replaced, and the firehouse doors have been swapped out for large glazed openings facing Whipple.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Vertical slats of glazed terra-cotta on ARO’s addition block the glare, soften the surface, and stripe the view from inside the gallery.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Artificial intelligence has scraped the book’s copy and polished its own words to seem like a real, emotional appeal.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Loose-fitting trousers are polished enough for the office, while their drapey fit rivals the ease of sweatpants.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That would be the ultra-plush, ultra-glassy, ultra-nourishing formula with oils like safflower, jojoba, olive, sunflower seed, and castor, as well as two additional, ridiculously flattering shades.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Internally, the residence channels a certain European je ne sais quoi with elegant paned windows, glassy French doors, exposed beam ceilings, and stately fireplaces.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
25 Sep. 2024
Verb
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The rapper Jack Harlow burnished his artsy bona fides by logging slightly more interesting picks than expected.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Pakistan’s credentials have been burnished, too.—
Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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“Lacquered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacquered. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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