VARNISHES Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of varnish

as in polishes

to cover (something) with varnish He varnished the table.

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noun

plural of varnish

as in glosses

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Verb

While a classic button-down shirt is always timeless, a peplum top offers the same wearability with a waist-defining silhouette that instantly polishes any bottom they’re paired with.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
The PowerPaste polishes and protects more delicate surfaces, while the Tangerine Clean is more abrasive for serious scrubbing.

— Brittany VanDerBill, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026

Definition of polishes

Noun

That was a big thing that everyone in the salons would always be doing is getting the glosses.

— Lauren Valenti, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
Semipermanent hair color At-home glosses and color-depositing conditioners fall somewhere between temporary camouflage and salon color.

— Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of glosses

Verb

Achord stands behind Smack each time and, before one kick, rubs his belly with his other hand over his head as some sort of signal.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
But during the following two years, Van Lith saw only gigantic tracks and adrenaline-inspiring antler rubs that had been left behind by the buck of his dreams.

— Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of rubs

Noun

The gold standard for veneers is porcelain, a glass-like material that ceramicists shape layer by layer.

— Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 7 Aug. 2026
The Dancing with the Stars pro underwent a cosmetic procedure to enhance his smile with veneers and shared all the details about the transformation on social media.

— Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of veneers

Verb

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 40 minutes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
Toss with pasta; if necessary, add remaining pasta water to create a light sauce that coats pasta.

— Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of coats

Noun

When the idea of turning facades into power plants comes up, most people picture solar panels bolted onto rooftops.

— Zev Laine, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
The changing colors in Blue Sea Sky draw inspiration from its surroundings, including the blue ocean waters, green palm fronds, orange sunsets, and pink Art Deco neon facades.

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of facades

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