as in overcoat
a warm outdoor coat
threw on a wool topcoat and headed out into the snow
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Recent Examples of topcoat
Finishes like polyurethane, varnish, or laminate add a protective topcoat to your cabinets to protect them from substances like grease.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2025
Yellowing can happen with some topcoats when they’re cured, giving nails an unwanted, slightly off-color tint.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
For the ultimate glossy look, add a topcoat—then your rose-mocha nails are finished.
—Maria Goldbach, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2025
Unlike topcoat treatments or layered solutions—which can trap heat, wear off or stiffen the garment—the Fluid Channeling Fabric is woven into the material.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2025
Yellowing can happen with some topcoats when they’re cured, giving nails an unwanted, slightly off-color tint.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
For the ultimate glossy look, add a topcoat—then your rose-mocha nails are finished.
—Maria Goldbach, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2025
Unlike topcoat treatments or layered solutions—which can trap heat, wear off or stiffen the garment—the Fluid Channeling Fabric is woven into the material.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for topcoat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for topcoat
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From flattering faux leather pants and wide-leg jeans to a chic trench and the ultimate fall overcoat, here are the European styles to shop this season—starting at $15 at Amazon.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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The final sequence is a deliberate nod to writer Virginia Woolf, who similarly drowned herself by filling her overcoat pockets with stones and walking into a river.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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King dressed for the interview in a vibrant Los Angeles Dodgers jacket, basking in the afterglow of their stunning World Series victory against the Toronto Blue Jays.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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From cold-weather staples like packable down jackets and cozy mittens, to casual favorites like warm flannels and outdoor-ready sneakers, there’s something for everyone, including the gearheads in your life.—
Alice Bennett,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Nowhere was this more evident than at Burberry, where trenches, greatcoats, and rain capes in deep earth tones reasserted the house’s mastery of protection from the elements.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
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Tommy’s security guards wear SS-style greatcoats by Sarafina Bush.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2024
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“Topcoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topcoat. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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