as in polished
to cover (something) with varnish
He varnished the table.
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as in lacquered
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for varnished
Adjective
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While celebs have been devoted to glazed donut nails, soap nails, and nearly naked manicures for the past few years, bright shades always pop, especially come summertime.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
24 July 2025 -
The project reimagines the site's power plant – which was decommissioned in 2013 – with a glazed facade and partially green roof.—
Adam Williams
July 23,
New Atlas,
23 July 2025
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The outer surfaces were then sanded, covered with rice paper, coated, painted, and polished to a smooth hydrodynamic finish.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
25 Dec. 2024
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The mac and cheese is coated with buttery bubbly cheese and is just as comforting for these colder months.—
Kaitlyn Rosati,
New York Daily News,
25 Dec. 2024
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“Varnished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varnished. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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