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adjective

as in lacquered

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verb

past tense of varnish
as in polished
to cover (something) with varnish He varnished the table.

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Recent Examples of varnished
Adjective
The show gave England its first glimpse of the unscripted and un-varnished Rolling Stones. — Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
Although pest control companies offer lethal solutions such as carpenter bee traps or chemical treatments, the best way to keep carpenter bees from bugging you is using stained, sealed, varnished or treated wood in building projects. — Sarah Linn april 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026 Reaching the island is all part of the fun too, requiring you to hop aboard a vintage, slickly varnished wooden boat at Balmaha and schedule a pick-up time for the way back. — Rosie Conroy, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for varnished
  1. lacquered
  2. polished
  3. glazed
  4. rubbed
  5. smoothed
  6. coated
Adjective
  • 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
Definition of lacquered
Verb
  • Its grippy outsole offers reliable traction on trails and uneven terrain, while the soft eggnog color looks polished enough to wear around town afterward.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
  • This sleeveless maxi is polished, but still has a relaxed and breathable fit that’s ideal for warm days.
    — Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of polished
Adjective
  • Stainless steel and glazed ceramic bowls also tend to be easier to keep clean than scratched plastic bowls, which can trap bacteria in small grooves over time.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 10 June 2026
  • That's right, toasty makeup and cloud lips are still on trend for summer, with a focus on skin that's not too glassy or glazed but still packs a healthy glow.
    — Lisa DeSantis, Glamour, 8 June 2026
Definition of glazed
Verb
  • Simply planting these herbs isn't enough—the oils must be extracted and rubbed onto skin or clothing.
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 5 July 2026
  • Brown alleged Wilhelmy rubbed her stomach, touched her shoulders and spanked her despite objections.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026
Definition of rubbed
Verb
  • The hair at the crown is smoothed back but not slick—in fact, there’s a decent amount of volume up top—with virtually no visible part.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 2 July 2026
  • The standout attachment for me is the large round barrel brush, which smoothed my hair with ease and didn’t tug or snag it along the way.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 July 2026
Definition of smoothed
Verb
  • Remove from heat, and add cereal mixture; fold gently until evenly coated.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 13 July 2026
  • The Moon may not be coated by miles-deep quicksand, but it is covered with countless microscopic knives.
    — Elijah Tan, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 July 2026
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