as in polishes
to cover (something) with varnish
He varnished the table.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for varnishes
Verb
-
The single-button power control is a favorite feature of our reviewer Williams, as well as the fluffy optic cleaner head that cleans and polishes her hard floors.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
25 Sep. 2025 -
Next, the gel polishes themselves had to work with the specific wavelengths of the Olive & June lamp.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Her powder of choice was Hourglass, with lips defined by MAC Chestnut liner and glosses from MAC (Oyster Girl) and Milani.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
19 Sep. 2025
-
This assortment will include body creams and lotions, fragrance mists, Wallflower diffusers, PocketBac hand sanitizers, lip products such as glosses and scrubs, hand soaps, as well as 3-wick candles, according to Schumacher.—
Jordan Green,
Nashville Tennessean,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Eddie is happy to sit in the corner with Shane, sucking on his new veneers, and let the women tear each other to shreds, never getting involved.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
-
Clients can also tell a personal story through custom marquetry and inlaid veneers, incorporating a family crest or a signature motif.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Specifically, Byron’s enthusiasm for Guinness — the beer and the family — rubs him the wrong way.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
-
Ray, grateful for the distraction, rubs my Lab behind his ears and tells me how much Michelle loved dogs.—
Ted Katauskas,
Outside,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Add pasta and remaining 2 tablespoon butter; cook, stirring and shaking skillet constantly, until a creamy sauce forms that coats the pasta, about 3 minutes, adding more reserved pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, as needed.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
-
When rice makes the journey from paddy to grocery store to your home, with a few stops along the way, the grains rub against each other, resulting in a layer of starch that coats the outside of each individual grain.—
Emily Johnson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
The system harnesses the energy generated by the PV facades and wind turbines to lift a heavy mass within a shaft during the charging phase.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
-
The Mayans built a sprawling city with monuments and buildings up to 200 feet high, featuring ornate facades.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Without stabilization, handheld footage has a jittery, jumpy look, but Active Mode effectively smooths it out.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 Oct. 2025
-
In addition to serving as a natural detangler, Bennett says that ACV smooths and softens the hair as well.—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
10 Oct. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Varnishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varnishes. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share