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lacquered

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verb

past tense of lacquer

Example Sentences

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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 The lacquered finish provided a striking contrast against the German supermodel’s sequin minidress. Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacquered
Adjective
  • The show gave England its first glimpse of the unscripted and un-varnished Rolling Stones.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Add chicken, pineapple, pecans, celery, and scallions; fold until evenly coated.
    Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 29 June 2026
  • Dust coated coastal communities.
    Regina Cano Garcia, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026
Adjective
  • Stainless steel and glazed ceramic bowls also tend to be easier to keep clean than scratched plastic bowls, which can trap bacteria in small grooves over time.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 10 June 2026
  • That's right, toasty makeup and cloud lips are still on trend for summer, with a focus on skin that's not too glassy or glazed but still packs a healthy glow.
    Lisa DeSantis, Glamour, 8 June 2026
Verb
  • Its grippy outsole offers reliable traction on trails and uneven terrain, while the soft eggnog color looks polished enough to wear around town afterward.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
  • This sleeveless maxi is polished, but still has a relaxed and breathable fit that’s ideal for warm days.
    Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 3 July 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
  • Inside, a little more than 3,600 square feet of living space is infused with light via banks of glassy French doors.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2024
Verb
  • Ruto has burnished his ties with Western leaders.
    semafor.com, semafor.com, 19 June 2026
  • Ted Lasso and The Studio have also burnished the tech giant’s Emmy trophy shelf, taking home Best Comedy Series trophies.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 June 2026
Verb
  • The same rickety rail-shooter from nearly three decades ago, glossed up with gorgeous environments and uncanny photorealistic animals.
    James Perkins Mastromarino, NPR, 24 June 2026
  • The latest edition may be glossed up with star power, but there’s no resonance.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 18 June 2026

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“Lacquered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacquered. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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