japan

verb

Definition of japannext
as in to coat

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for japan
  1. coat
  2. varnish
  3. polish
  4. lacquer
  5. glaze
  6. shine
  7. gloss
  8. buff
Verb
  • Choose plain raisins: Raisins coated in chocolate, yogurt, or other flavorings contain significantly more calories and sugar than plain raisins.
    Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
  • As Southern California continues to grapple with devastating wildfires, remnants of a massive winter storm will coat regions across the Mid-Atlantic with more snow before exiting Saturday morning.
    Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of coat
Verb
  • Red and brown cliffs, varnished by thousands of years of high-desert weather, towered on either side of me.
    Derek M. Norman, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
  • 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
Definition of varnish
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  • Instead, Cardozo recommends placing a tea towel in the sink, washing the crystal in lukewarm water with a mild detergent, and polishing it with a lint-free towel.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Stepping out onto cold Turkish marble, polished by centuries of footsteps, feels like walking into the pages of mythology.
    Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of polish
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  • Farrow & Ball’s Great White paint lacquers the walls, giving the space a subtle lavender glow.
    Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The chicken wings could be the best of the bunch, with crisp skin lacquered in a sweet and spicy brown sugar glaze.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of lacquer
Verb
  • Use it to glaze ham, turkey, or even drizzle it over roasted root vegetables for a wow factor.
    Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Of course, tiles can be glazed in almost any color, opening up many other opportunities.
    Tim McKeough, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of glaze
Verb
  • So don’t hesitate to shine your light in the darkness.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Instead of just talking about inclusion, show it by giving everyone space to shine and actually listen.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of shine
Verb
  • At Carolina Herrera, lightly glossed plum lip stains took centre stage, while at Grace Ling, lips were dressed in an understated nude, blurred at the edges.
    Rebecca Fearn, refinery29.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • As the writer and climate activist Bill McKibben notes, Democrats going back to Barack Obama have touted the American gas boom, glossing it as a step toward a cleaner power source than crude oil or coal.
    Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of gloss
Verb
  • Feel free to buff in with a makeup brush and set with loose powder too.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Reusable Swedish dishcloths, like those from Cloud Paper and Papaya, are great at picking up extra cleaning solution residue and buffing away any stray streak marks.
    Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of buff
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