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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.
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Isabelle Kliger,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
The lacquered finish provided a striking contrast against the German supermodel’s sequin minidress.
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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.
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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.
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The chairs are crafted from weather-resistant PE rattan and powder-coated steel that stand up to harsh UV rays, rain, and other outdoor elements.
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Each nail is coated in pink chrome powder that flashes a beetle-like green in the light.
Adjective
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The glazed donut manicure is the ultimate clean-girl finish—sheer, glossy, and subtly luminous (thank you, Hailey Bieber and Zola Ganzorigt).
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The menu includes cake and glazed doughnuts, apple fritters, savory croissants and sandwiches.
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My picks include travel-friendly outfits that won’t wrinkle in your suitcase, sets that are polished enough to wear to dinner, and easy errand-running duos that take the stress out of getting dressed in the morning—all starting at just $15.
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The relaxed tank and wide-leg pants feel comfortable enough for a flight, but the silhouette looks polished enough for lunch, sightseeing, or an impromptu dinner reservation.
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.
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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.
Verb
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Ruto has burnished his ties with Western leaders.
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Ted Lasso and The Studio have also burnished the tech giant’s Emmy trophy shelf, taking home Best Comedy Series trophies.
Verb
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The latest edition may be glossed up with star power, but there’s no resonance.
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The Illinois native further glossed up his Curriculum Vitae in Europe with the German national team.
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“Lacquered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacquered. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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