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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On the other side, a smooth and soft microfiber polishes the skin while gently exfoliating the pores.Jenny Berg, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
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Dust pieces before storage: A light dusting with a soft cloth (such as a jewelry polishing cloth) is usually all that’s needed before organizing breakables to store until next Christmas.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 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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Kaya looked for the bacon in the areas where the owner had rubbed it.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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Da Silva rubbed Anthony’s head and hugged him, too.Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 22 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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In a culture where formal niceties smooth many interactions, Mr. Emanuel was blunt and dogged.Motoko Rich, New York Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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Simply use the attachment with its red, amber, and infrared lights for three minutes on each area of your face (such as your forehead, nasolabial folds, and so on) to help smooth and firm, then swap it out for the microcurrent head and slick on some conductive gel to start tightening and toning.Emily Orofino, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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Ultra-black butterfly wings, for instance, hint at the possibility of extremely lightweight and absorptive material that could be used to harness solar energy, hone precision telescopes to detect the faintest light traveling across space or produce a camouflage coating for military vessels.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
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Soldiers send photos of their surroundings, and the volunteers select fabric colors to match the environment when creating the camouflage netting.Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 12 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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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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For example, one of the most recent additions to his sprawling bottling plant in the state of Jalisco—where a team of 50 artisans each glaze 100 signature ceramic decanters per day five-days a week—is a box-making facility pumping out custom packaging as fast at 18,000 sheets per hour.Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The icy conditions, expected to last through Saturday morning, could glaze roads, creating hazardous driving conditions.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Varnish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varnish. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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