as in to polish
to cover (something) with varnish
He varnished the table.
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Recent Examples of varnish
Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 10 Dec. 2024
The floor is put into the frame after the flooring panels have been varnished to stop water damage to the wood.
—Cmg Containers, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2024
Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2025
Fluoride is also present in modern toothpaste, mouthwash, dental varnish, and some food and drinks — like raisins, potatoes, oatmeal, coffee, and black tea.
—Tribune News Service, Twin Cities, 1 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Under the apartment’s roof, for example, cellulose insulation boards were left exposed, and then varnished, without being concealed behind drywall.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 10 Dec. 2024
The floor is put into the frame after the flooring panels have been varnished to stop water damage to the wood.
—Cmg Containers, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2024
Noun
In addition to water, there are other fluoride exposure sources, including toothpaste, dental varnishes, and certain foods and beverages that are naturally high in the mineral like black tea, coffee, and shellfish.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2025
Fluoride is also present in modern toothpaste, mouthwash, dental varnish, and some food and drinks — like raisins, potatoes, oatmeal, coffee, and black tea.
—Tribune News Service, Twin Cities, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for varnish
Verb
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Instead of replacing her creativity, AI amplified it by providing structured and consistent feedback, giving her more time to polish her jokes.—
Jeanne Beatrix Law,
The Conversation,
7 May 2025
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Polish with Microfiber Cloth Use a microfiber cloth to polish the mirror after squeegeeing.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Invest in a hair gloss during the transitional period to nourish and add shine to your strands.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
14 May 2025
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Spurs were absolutely cruising at 3-0 up, and a couple of mistakes from (goalkeeper) Fraser Forster playing out from the back let United back into the game, in a way that put a gloss on that scoreline that was more than a little generous to them.—
The View from the Lane,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
Verb
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The project has been anchored by the relentless efforts of Wood and Orr, experts in rubbing elbows and working a crowd and the phones.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2025
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It’s got a wide toe box, soft cushioning, and an upper that grips the ankles comfortably without rubbing the Achilles.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
11 May 2025
Noun
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Yet, beneath this veneer of profit lies a grim human cost.—
Nadia Ahmad,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2025
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Yet beneath this veneer of success, many executives experience quiet frustration and boredom.—
Isabelita Castilho,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Verb
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The Red Sox may be hoping a similar meeting in Kansas City can smooth things over with their star player.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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Her super long ponytail, which was teased and smoothed with Tangle Teezer’s Ultimate Detangler Chrome, is not-so-rudely interrupted by tiers of bulbous rings of red hair.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
5 May 2025
Noun
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Shilo wore a camouflage puffer jacket paired with brown pants.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Rivetti said the camouflage, in particular, was directly influenced by the show, while the other styles lean more heavily on Seattle’s influence.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Add oil: Choose an oil with a high smoke point, like vegetable, canola, or grapeseed oil, and swirl to coat the pan.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
15 May 2025
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The component is then coated with a typical clear-coat finish after the deposition procedure.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Guests savored barbecue collard greens with bacon and cornbread glazed with a honey curry butter.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2025
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It’s crafted of lightweight carbon steel glazed in the brand’s signature enamel and includes two matching stoneware mugs that are dishwasher safe and resistant to chipping, scratching, and staining.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Varnish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varnish. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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