as in polished
to cover (something) with varnish
He varnished the table.
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as in lacquered
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for varnished
Verb
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All original, never been polished.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
1 Oct. 2025 -
The Lioness Maxi Dress makes a chic wedding guest dress, Anthropologie’s Maeve Drop-waist Maxi looks polished under a peacoat, and the Zesica version makes date-night dressing effortless.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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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All other produce can be gently rubbed while being rinsed.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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The female nurse rubbed the glove over her sides, into the folds, on the back of her neck.—
Laura Vazquez,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The pastry — an original glazed doughnut completely coated in chocolate — was last offered July 6-7 for World Chocolate Day.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Krispy Kreme's original melt-in-your-mouth glazed donut will always get top billing on the menu.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The palate is rich with leather, oak, and dark fruit, smoothed by brown sugar and lifted by cherry brightness.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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Crow’s feet are smoothed with the winch of a hair elastic.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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It’s also coated in scratch-resistant enamel that’s easy to clean and great for presenting on a tablescape.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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Its polyester fabric is coated in a water- and stain-resistant coating, and its ergonomic, strong zippers can withstand serious force.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Varnished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varnished. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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