varnished 1 of 2

past tense of varnish

varnished

2 of 2

adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for varnished
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • All other produce can be gently rubbed while being rinsed.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Crow’s feet are smoothed with the winch of a hair elastic.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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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