as in lacquered
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as in polished
to cover (something) with varnish
He varnished the table.
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Adjective
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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
Verb
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The Rhone Commuter Flyweight Pants, 40 percent off, are lightweight, flattering, and polished enough for flights that double as workdays.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Guests return for its discreet charm, consistently warm staff, and a sense of home that feels polished rather than precious.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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From 5-7 p.m., customers can score a free original glazed doughnut at participating Krispy Kreme shops nationwide.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Jan. 2026
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The celebration included a tier of glazed donuts made from scratch with handmade birthday candles.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
30 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The community broke out in a lengthy ovation as Mayer rubbed his chin.—
Ben Fong-Torres,
Rolling Stone,
18 Jan. 2026
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One of the brothers claims that Busfield rubbed his genitals and touched his buttocks during the production, per the warrant.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Jan. 2026
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Winston Churchill’s memoirs smoothed these memories over, and this still misleads us.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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Her strands were smoothed close to the scalp with a soft curve at the ends, creating effortless movement and shine.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
8 Jan. 2026
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Within this moment, coated in the sugary haze of professional success, a new home, a beautiful wife, and a growing young family warmed by the comforting glow of Christmas-time, Jackie Robinson has never been more ascendant, more complete, more American.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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Creamy, carmel-y, and coated in chocolate, this one was a crowd-pleaser among our staff.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Varnished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varnished. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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