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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Consider mixing metals like polished nickel or un-lacquered brass for a more timeless and curated look.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
4 Feb. 2026 -
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
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Ekouaer Pleated Pants Set Currently on sale for just $31, this Ekouaer two-piece set is polished enough to wear to the office.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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This density makes the granite particularly resilient to collisions and allows it to be polished to a finish smooth enough to glide on ice.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Speaking of, Hailey Bieber, the queen of glazed skin, also opts for the brand’s Extra Bright Serum-Powered Color Corrector in her routine.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
1 Feb. 2026
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Provided by Discover Santa Clara Stan’s Donuts is a popular Santa Clara institution is known for their old-fashioned donuts, encompassing glazed and buttermilk varieties.—
Michele Herrmann,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Johnson sighed and rubbed a hand over her head in relief.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
10 Feb. 2026
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Diners here can feast upon things like duck fat frites for brunch and espresso-rubbed steaks for dinner.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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In some ways, Bequia remains a secret, and as such, it hasn’t been overly developed, commercialised or smoothed into sameness.—
Rebekah Evans,
TheWeek,
5 Feb. 2026
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Parish and Glasner smoothed things over somewhat at dinner at London’s Ham Yard restaurant on January 21.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Fresh white paint coated the bricks of what was once a small red-brick church where Qualls met his first wife.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Stir in Greek seasoning, thyme, and 1 teaspoon of the garlic powder; cook, stirring constantly, until beef is coated and fragrant, about 1 minute.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Varnished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varnished. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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