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
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
  • Shag carpet covered original terra-cotta floors, high-gloss paint coated nearly every wooden surface and overgrown weeds crowded the yard.
    — R. Daniel Foster, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
  • Flip the block of cheese so both sides are coated in the oil.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of coated
Adjective
  • Stainless steel and glazed ceramic bowls also tend to be easier to keep clean than scratched plastic bowls, which can trap bacteria in small grooves over time.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 10 June 2026
  • That's right, toasty makeup and cloud lips are still on trend for summer, with a focus on skin that's not too glassy or glazed but still packs a healthy glow.
    — Lisa DeSantis, Glamour, 8 June 2026
Definition of glazed
Verb
  • Anniversary years can produce a flood of predictable books and commemorations, encouraging familiar narratives polished for public consumption.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
  • Strings of gold chrome drape across organic-looking stones polished with sage green cat-eye, plus pearls and deep French tips.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 July 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
  • Ruto has burnished his ties with Western leaders.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 19 June 2026
  • Ted Lasso and The Studio have also burnished the tech giant’s Emmy trophy shelf, taking home Best Comedy Series trophies.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 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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