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lacquered

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verb

past tense of lacquer

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Recent Examples of lacquered
Adjective
Consider mixing metals like polished nickel or un-lacquered brass for a more timeless and curated look. Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026 During restoration, the tables were repaired, reinforced and re-lacquered, while the chairs were reupholstered and restored to their original brand-new appearance. Isabelle Kliger, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacquered
Verb
  • Reaching the island is all part of the fun too, requiring you to hop aboard a vintage, slickly varnished wooden boat at Balmaha and schedule a pick-up time for the way back.
    Rosie Conroy, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Her aim was to reinvigorate Cyprus's crafts—reshaping earth red terra-cotta jugs into glazed tableware and sculptural vases, or placing Lefkara lace on linen separates and bags.
    Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The light-catching final result puts an frosty twist on the glazed donut nail trend.
    Grace McCarty, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The publication adds that the finished product is coated with a cheese seasoning blend that includes oil and powdered ingredients, contributing to its distinctive texture and durability.
    Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
  • These panels are coated with a photothermal dye that captures and converts sunlight into heat.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • That would be the ultra-plush, ultra-glassy, ultra-nourishing formula with oils like safflower, jojoba, olive, sunflower seed, and castor, as well as two additional, ridiculously flattering shades.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Internally, the residence channels a certain European je ne sais quoi with elegant paned windows, glassy French doors, exposed beam ceilings, and stately fireplaces.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2024
Verb
  • The realism, and the rawness, of Burden of Justice, sets it apart from most Swedish TV fare, which can often be polished and tasteful to a fault.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The mix feels polished without pushing too much.
    Alex Sales, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Millions of Monarchs hang from the trees like frostbitten leaves the underside of their wings exposed, burnished, and bronzed.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
  • The surface appears slightly mottled or burnished, giving it the feel of something that’s been hand-made and used for years.
    Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • But some historians have argued that this glossed a scheme to provide a bastion for British sea power in the eastern seas.
    Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026

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“Lacquered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacquered. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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