as in to polish
to cover (something) with varnish
He varnished the table.
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Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 15 Dec. 2023
Homes built in the late 1800s and early 1900s, particularly in the Arts and Crafts or Victorian styles, often feature a wealth of oak woodwork stained or varnished to produce a medium brown or honey gold.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Nov. 2023
Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 July 2024
To create the look, TikTokers use special magnetic polish – different from the typical varnish or gel used.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2024
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Verb
Rather, the dark appearance is the result of the accumulation of dirt and varnish over four centuries, as the painting was subject to various kinds of chemical and mechanical alterations.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 15 Dec. 2023
Homes built in the late 1800s and early 1900s, particularly in the Arts and Crafts or Victorian styles, often feature a wealth of oak woodwork stained or varnished to produce a medium brown or honey gold.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Nov. 2023
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The dust and particles produced from that time most likely played a major role in the discoloration of the varnish.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 July 2024
To create the look, TikTokers use special magnetic polish – different from the typical varnish or gel used.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2024
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“Varnish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varnish. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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