lacquering

Definition of lacqueringnext
present participle of lacquer

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Verb
  • Like most ’80s metal heroes who briefly lost their way in the late ’90s, Megadeth have spent the 21st century varnishing their legacy with what’s tried and true, delivering eight LPs since 2001 that all basically sound the same.
    Eli Enis, Pitchfork, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The inspector noticed an expired permit on the wall, a slime coating on the ice chute of the ice machine and disposable cups stored on the floor.
    Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2026
  • In 2018, the team made an important leap forward by using spray coating to create layers of chitin and cellulose nanomaterials.
    J. Carson Meredith, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Remove all oil residue from the nail beds before polishing.
    Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Harsh Chemicals and Abrasive Cleaners Avoid using harsh chemicals and abrasive cleaners when cleaning and polishing wood flooring.
    Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Critchley, glossing Julian of Norwich, draws a distinction between seeing and seeing through creation, but this is a false dichotomy.
    Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • He became known for poaching clients, extracting heroic sums for their work, and burnishing their reputations abroad.
    Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Meghan signed with talent agency WME in April 2023, in hopes of burnishing her profile in the business.
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • These provide enough force for buffing out scratches without further damaging the surface.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Anything above 220 is considered fine and works well for smoothing edges and buffing the nail surface to a polished finish.
    Lily Wohlner, Allure, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Lacquering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacquering. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.

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