as in to polish
to cover (something) with varnish
He varnished the table.
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Recent Examples of varnish
Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 4 Apr. 2024
They were stripped of paint, polished and varnished for their second life.
—John Leicester, USA TODAY, 8 Feb. 2024
Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2024
Apply fluoride gels or varnishes to strengthen enamel and prevent further enamel loss.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 30 July 2024
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Verb
In addition to the original paint and varnish in the drawing rooms, the Shrewsbury-Windle house also features some of the Shrewsbury family’s original furnishings and portraits.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 4 Apr. 2024
They were stripped of paint, polished and varnished for their second life.
—John Leicester, USA TODAY, 8 Feb. 2024
Noun
That film, which tells a bitter story of a killing and a coverup and features an emotionally scarred protagonist, seems impersonal and externalized—as if soaked in Hollywood’s industrial varnish.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2024
Apply fluoride gels or varnishes to strengthen enamel and prevent further enamel loss.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 30 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for varnish
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To complete the monochrome picture, which was styled by Annabelle Harron, Oprah polished things off with a pair of boots from the brand worn by Julia Roberts and her niece Emma Roberts, along with Selena Gomez and Katie Holmes.Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Behrends completes his process by polishing and buffing the sculpture before attaching it to the trophy.Bruce Martin, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Lawrence wore a light blush, pink gloss, and black eyeliner.Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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The Glow-and-Go Kit ($78 down from $110) is a perfect introduction to the brand, with creamy shimmer sticks, a mascara, a gloss, and a multipurpose liner.Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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Instead, focus on things like what's been bothering you in the past week, stress about an upcoming event, or a work incident that rubbed you the wrong way.Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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Bringing them coffee and breakfast in bed is a good way to start, but rubbing their feet at the end of the day and listening to their war stories from work proves your sincerity.Lisa Stardust, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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At the South Pole during the summer, the carbon dioxide veneer disappears, leaving the frozen water exposed.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 8 Oct. 2024
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But with his new veneer of legality, Blackbeard appeared to settle down.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
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There’s even a nifty dryer attachment that swiftly smooths hair without overexposing it to heat; this is thanks to the Coanda effect, which tames hair without the need to press it against a heated surface, like a flat iron.Clara McMahon, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Packed with powerhouse ingredients like Japanese rice, green tea, and algae, this set aims to hydrate the skin and smooth any rough texture caused by dryness.Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
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Valente, for his part, wore an olive green T-shirt, camouflage shorts, and black flip-flops.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
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Unlike other ray species, round rays tend to stay hidden in the sand, relying on their natural camouflage to avoid predators — human included.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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As wind blew air through a mesh coated with catalysts to extract nitrogen and hydrogen from water vapor, the device produced enough ammonia with a sufficiently high concentration for use as a hydroponic fertilizer – all without the need for additional electricity or radiation.New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Dec. 2024
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Generously coat the inside of a large bundt pan with softened butter. 2.Martin Sorge, Chicago Tribune, 16 Dec. 2024
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Freezing rain could glaze roads to more than a half an inch creating treacherous driving conditions.Max Golembo, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Authentic Cajun spices like paprika and cayenne pepper join honey in their Cajun honey glazed ham.Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Varnish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varnish. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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