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
  • When the cereal is almost fully coated with the marshmallow–dulce de leche mixture, add the remaining 2 cups of marshmallows.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • They are coated with gold and parylene C, a polymer that improves biocompatibility.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of coated
Adjective
  • Bodies are by turns ethereal and disjointed, glazed and bloodied.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of glazed
Verb
  • Her rich, raven-black shade was polished to a mirror-like shine.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The mirror-polished finish and understated curves look polished enough for a dinner party without feeling too precious for everyday meals.
    — Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of polished
Adjective
  • And while glassy cat-eye finishes, chrome accents, and maximalist sets aren’t going anywhere, November is the perfect excuse to give these trends a seasonal spin.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 21 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of glassy
Verb
  • The good times, the less than good times, the confusing times are all here, burnished with a warm glow of friendship.
    — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Yakuza gangs also burnished their reputation by helping ordinary citizens with problems that the authorities couldn’t or didn’t wish to handle.
    — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of burnished
Verb
  • Even a side order of Southern collard greens comes as a surprise, cooked until tender, then glossed with butter rather than swimming in potlikker.
    — John Kessler, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of glossed

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