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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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The light-catching final result puts an frosty twist on the glazed donut nail trend.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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Ganzorigt opts for heart decals made with OPI’s Big Apple Red to line the tip of the nail for the top arch and a glazed donut base.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The structured strapless red number was coated in velvet and featured an thigh slit and an elegant train.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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The combination of beef and broccoli coated in a thick, glossy hoisin-soy sauce has been riffed on countless ways, but this version keeps the old-school flavors intact while handing off the work to modern kitchen helpers.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 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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French bangs—the eternally cool and messy-yet-polished style—are all about the illusion of nonchalance.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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The spotless streets are polished nightly by the feet of families licking ice cream.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Millions of Monarchs hang from the trees like frostbitten leaves the underside of their wings exposed, burnished, and bronzed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 2026
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The surface appears slightly mottled or burnished, giving it the feel of something that’s been hand-made and used for years.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Lacquered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacquered. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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