lacquered 1 of 2

adjective

as in varnished

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verb

past tense of lacquer
as in coated

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Recent Examples of lacquered
Adjective
That brighter hue can be spotted in the lacquered hour and minute hands as well as the central chronograph’s seconds hand and the date disc, while white comes into play on the dial and the minutes track. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 July 2026 Smoke uncovered for an additional 30–45 minutes, allowing the glaze to caramelize into a sticky, lacquered finish. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 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
  1. varnished
  2. coated
  3. glazed
  4. polished
  5. glassy
  6. burnished
  7. glossed
Adjective
  • The show gave England its first glimpse of the unscripted and un-varnished Rolling Stones.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Definition of varnished
Verb
  • Toss well, adding noodle water one splash at a time, until the sauce is creamy and everything is coated evenly.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Combine ham, turkey, cheese, and pickles in a large bowl; add dressing and mix until well coated.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of coated
Adjective
  • Chrome For a touch of flair, this manicure features a soft pink polish finished with an iridescent chrome sheen, giving the nails a glazed effect.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The pop of color embellished her eyes, taking center stage next to her glazed complexion and chin-length bob.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
Definition of glazed
Verb
  • Featuring a slimming silhouette, this mock-neck sweater is polished enough for the office but can pull double duty as casual wear on the weekends.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
  • But everything around it needed to be sculpted, sanded and polished by hand.
    — John Lauritsen, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of polished
Adjective
  • 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
  • Inside, a little more than 3,600 square feet of living space is infused with light via banks of glassy French doors.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2024
Definition of glassy
Verb
  • These 800-square-foot homes are equal parts burnished and natural, spacious with an open-plan bedroom, living room, dining room, bathroom with soaking tub, and an oversized deck that is eye-level with the birds.
    — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Ruto has burnished his ties with Western leaders.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 19 June 2026
Definition of burnished
Verb
  • Scotland glossed up the scoreline with two more tries in the last six minutes by Cummings and Dobie again to send home a crowd of 55,000 happy.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
  • The same rickety rail-shooter from nearly three decades ago, glossed up with gorgeous environments and uncanny photorealistic animals.
    — James Perkins Mastromarino, NPR, 24 June 2026
Definition of glossed

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