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as in polished
to cover (something) with varnish
He varnished the table.
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Recent Examples of varnished
Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Sarah Linn
april 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
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
The show gave England its first glimpse of the unscripted and un-varnished Rolling Stones.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
Although pest control companies offer lethal solutions such as carpenter bee traps or chemical treatments, the best way to keep carpenter bees from bugging you is using stained, sealed, varnished or treated wood in building projects.
—Sarah Linn
april 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for varnished
Adjective
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Consider mixing metals like polished nickel or un-lacquered brass for a more timeless and curated look.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
4 Feb. 2026
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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
Verb
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Named after one of Paris’s most stylish neighborhoods, the Le Marais wastebasket feels polished without being overly formal.—
Jaha Nailah Avery,
Architectural Digest,
15 June 2026
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While in London, the actress was spotted on a casual shopping spree looking laid-back yet polished in a pair of light wash straight-leg jeans.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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The glazed donut manicure is the ultimate clean-girl finish—sheer, glossy, and subtly luminous (thank you, Hailey Bieber and Zola Ganzorigt).—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
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The menu includes cake and glazed doughnuts, apple fritters, savory croissants and sandwiches.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Chemical filters, such as avobenzone, octocrylene and homosalate, appear clear when rubbed on the skin but sometimes feel oily.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
9 June 2026
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The good times keep rolling through the commercial breaks, as A-listers rubbed elbows, and at the afterparties, where the big stars enjoyed burgers from Shake Shack and got their drink on.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Inside the cage was a mouse—the mouse that Renova had significantly smoothed—eliciting a few gasps from nearby assistants.—
William Norwich,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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Ahead of opening arguments, Rinderknecht smoothed back his hair, and Haney helped adjust his tie before giving him a pat on the back.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Shrimp become juicy and sweet, zucchini and carrots are crisp-tender, and everything is nicely coated in the bright lemon pepper seasoning.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
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The brand is also introducing a new category called Dunked, featuring tenders, wings, and sandwiches coated in sauce for a bold, flavor-forward experience.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
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“Varnished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varnished. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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