as in polishing
to cover (something) with varnish
He varnished the table.
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The deceptively roomy, buttery-smooth leather style features a convertible crossbody strap, metal feet, interior pockets, and an outfit-polishing silhouette.
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Prioritizing Features Over User Intent A common user experience mistake is polishing the surface instead of solving for the moment of intent.
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Many kids joined Club America in part because Kirk’s conservative principles appealed to them and in part because rubbing elbows with wealthy donors who frequented Mar-a-Lago did, too.
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But Jonah never accepted plenty of welcoming hands despite rubbing elbows in such crowds, and Jamon hardly let his son leave the house, least of all for a party.
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This one’s made with a blend of recycled materials and spandex, which reviewers say is thick and comfortably smoothing, and features adjustable criss-cross back straps and a shelf bra.
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True to its name, the lightweight styler enhances your natural texture while smoothing flyaways and boosting softness (no heat required).
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The Shanghai researchers say the coating can be applied using conventional automotive spray-coating techniques.
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According to the American Cleaning Institute, certain laundry additives function by coating fabric surfaces, meaning that residues may remain even after rinsing.
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“Varnishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varnishing. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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