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to cover (something) with varnish
He varnished the table.
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Recent Examples of varnished
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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.
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Rosie Conroy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The show gave England its first glimpse of the unscripted and un-varnished Rolling Stones.
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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.
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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
Adjective
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Consider mixing metals like polished nickel or un-lacquered brass for a more timeless and curated look.
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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.
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My picks include travel-friendly outfits that won’t wrinkle in your suitcase, sets that are polished enough to wear to dinner, and easy errand-running duos that take the stress out of getting dressed in the morning—all starting at just $15.
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The relaxed tank and wide-leg pants feel comfortable enough for a flight, but the silhouette looks polished enough for lunch, sightseeing, or an impromptu dinner reservation.
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The glazed donut manicure is the ultimate clean-girl finish—sheer, glossy, and subtly luminous (thank you, Hailey Bieber and Zola Ganzorigt).
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The menu includes cake and glazed doughnuts, apple fritters, savory croissants and sandwiches.
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But did Spilotro go about life as an upstanding model citizen who rubbed elbows with the Vegas elite, while quietly and stealthily protecting the Mafia's financial interests in Vegas casinos?
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With its Jewish delis, atmospheric dive bars, and underground music scene, the Mile End neighborhood minted the defining Montreal cool of the indie aughts—a place where cardiganed Italian grandmas rubbed shoulders with tattooed creatives.
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Inside the cage was a mouse—the mouse that Renova had significantly smoothed—eliciting a few gasps from nearby assistants.
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Ahead of opening arguments, Rinderknecht smoothed back his hair, and Haney helped adjust his tie before giving him a pat on the back.
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The chairs are crafted from weather-resistant PE rattan and powder-coated steel that stand up to harsh UV rays, rain, and other outdoor elements.
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Each nail is coated in pink chrome powder that flashes a beetle-like green in the light.
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“Varnished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varnished. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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