as in to polish
to cover (something) with varnish
He varnished the table.
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Recent Examples of varnish
Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
The floors squeak and haven’t been varnished in decades.
—Alexander J. Motyl, Foreign Affairs, 4 Aug. 2016
Meira Gebel, Axios, 3 Mar. 2025
Wood cabinets are finished with a variety of durable, protective coatings such as varnishes, lacquers, and, on some vintage cabinets, shellac.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
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Verb
The common sources of lead exposure, according to the Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department, include paint and varnish in homes built before 1978, some soil and tap water exposure, clay pots, spices, toys, makeup, jewelry and ammunition.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
The floors squeak and haven’t been varnished in decades.
—Alexander J. Motyl, Foreign Affairs, 4 Aug. 2016
Noun
It was carefully restored inch-by-inch, peeling back its surface layer without the use of varnish, by PAM conservators in the museum's new basement conservation studio over the last year to reveal its original brilliance.
—Meira Gebel, Axios, 3 Mar. 2025
Wood cabinets are finished with a variety of durable, protective coatings such as varnishes, lacquers, and, on some vintage cabinets, shellac.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for varnish
Verb
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As part of its comeback efforts, Farfetch has been polishing the machinery of the business as well, slashing clearance and markdown activity, and extending its free returns policy to 30 days.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Buff and Shine Next, a buffing wheel polishes the pieces to remove any rough edges or scratches.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In the video, Harper can be seen topping off her look with her mom's brand's lip liner and gloss products.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Can an at-home gloss deliver the same results as the salon?—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Pearl rubbed Broome’s back as the cart took off down the concourse.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Adding to its innovation, the 'Monaco' integrates honeycomb thermoplastic heel technology, providing convenience by allowing natural motion without stiffness or rigidity, rubbing away material in other shoemakers usually.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Beneath whatever veneer of intellectual objectivity, any book as incandescently furious as this one is ultimately a long cry of pain.—
Charles Finch,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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The shifting of action to Canada broadly presaged our current diplomatic crisis with our neighbors to the north as the series imagined a situation in which the friendly Canadian veneer might finally shatter.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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There’s no math or history class that can teach you how to smooth that over.—
Mary Frances Ruskell,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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Financial markets and the economy could be in for further turbulence, but the right dividend-paying stocks may help smooth the ride, according to Jefferies.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Further observation of the nest revealed that the female hummingbird had added to its hatchling’s caterpillar camouflage by lining the nest with hairy-looking material from the seeds of balsa trees.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
ArsTechnica,
4 Apr. 2025
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On Sunday, a team of U.S. Air Force personnel arrived in Bangkok from Japan, with four men dressed partly in camouflage carrying bags of gear and a suitcase into the search zone.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
30 Mar. 2025
Verb
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How to Preserve Flowers with Beeswax The hack itself is simple—just melt some beeswax into a bowl or jar, grab a single flower of your choice, and dip it straight in until it's fully coated.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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Not to mention, it’s also constructed with durable stoneware and coated in a nonporous enamel glaze that is stain- and scratch-resistant, too.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Carrot Wellington This vegetarian main highlights roasted carrots two ways: glazed as the center of the Wellington, and blended to form the tender filling.—
Kendra Vaculin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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Gusto got three boxes of Krispy Kreme: one assorted, one chocolate iced and one glazed.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Varnish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varnish. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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