as in to polish
to cover (something) with varnish
He varnished the table.
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Recent Examples of varnish
Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 10 Dec. 2024
The floor is put into the frame after the flooring panels have been varnished to stop water damage to the wood.
—Cmg Containers, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2024
Scott A. Rivkees, Time, 6 May 2025
One option is painting the teeth with a concentrated form of fluoride, called varnish.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 14 May 2025
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Verb
Under the apartment’s roof, for example, cellulose insulation boards were left exposed, and then varnished, without being concealed behind drywall.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 10 Dec. 2024
The floor is put into the frame after the flooring panels have been varnished to stop water damage to the wood.
—Cmg Containers, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2024
Noun
Furthermore, the anti-fluoridation movement has not called for cavity prevention alternatives, such as fluoride supplements or varnishes, which are proposed to promote pediatric dental health or improve access to pediatric dental care.
—Scott A. Rivkees, Time, 6 May 2025
One option is painting the teeth with a concentrated form of fluoride, called varnish.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for varnish
Verb
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Other procedures like polishing restorations, ceramic crowns, using elastics, orthodontic appliances, and so on can generate particles.—
Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Most people think stand-up comics spend decades polishing their act to get good at telling jokes.—
Nate Jackson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2025
Noun
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But that doesn’t put a gloss on what is really happening.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
18 June 2025
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No scripts, no gloss, just real talk, real laughs and a bit of beautiful mayhem.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
18 June 2025
Verb
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Spray each area of the body for at least six seconds from just a few inches away, and then rub it in.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
16 June 2025
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Just slice an onion and rub it along the grates using tongs.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
15 June 2025
Noun
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The film’s glossy veneer of confidence, much like that of its lead, belies an uncertainty.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2025
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Decades before that, piano key veneers and keyboards, billiard balls and other products began being made from plastics such as Bakelite instead of ivory.—
Anthony R. Cannella,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2025
Verb
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According to Richie, her new chop was a result of hair damage from keratin treatments, which uses chemicals to smooth frizzy or curly hair.—
Bella Cacciatore,
Glamour,
27 June 2025
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Offering a civic-minded channel devoted to displaying democracy in action helped smooth the path for the pay TV industry’s expansion.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Ament then sent off a camouflage hat, which law enforcement believed Evans was wearing before he was killed, to Pure Gold Forensics, a laboratory in Redlands, California, to be tested for DNA.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
26 June 2025
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The camouflage option is best for blending into your surroundings, while the brown, navy, green and black colors are ideal for everyday wear.—
Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
10 June 2025
Verb
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Add 1/2 cup of warm dressing and toss to coat the ingredients evenly.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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Sear in a hot pan coated in a thin layer of oil until the meat is browned to your liking.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 June 2025
Verb
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When not engaged in prayer, monks worked in the scriptorium till their eyes were glazed over, their backs bent, their fingers stiff.—
Bernd Roeck
June 16,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2025
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Cajun Honey Dog This spicy-sweet dog, from West Coast Weenies, is a hot dog wrapped in cayenne batter, glazed in chili butter and topped with jalapeños and sea salt.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2025
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“Varnish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varnish. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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