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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacquered
Adjective
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Unlike your standard airy, glazed ring, these are irregularly shaped, crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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But this torus, which is a surface, looks drastically different than the outside of a glazed bakery doughnut.—
Rachel Crowell,
Scientific American,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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White fish is coated in a draft beer batter to create these crispy fillets, which can be served with fries or between bread for a convenient weekday meal.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
25 Feb. 2026
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Toss until fully coated, then mold it into a nugget shape and place it on a lined baking sheet.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 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 fabrics are soft and lightweight, the shapes are polished, and many come in elevated colors and patterns that read high-end.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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This density makes the granite particularly resilient to collisions and allows it to be polished to a finish smooth enough to glide on ice.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The foothills in the distance become burnished in the golden hour’s fading light.—
Audrey T. Williams,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
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The moment burnished the image Clinton was trying to build as someone who was willing to stand up to the party’s special interests and most loyal voting base.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Lacquered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacquered. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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