as in to polish
to cover (something) with varnish
He varnished the table.
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Recent Examples of varnish
Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
The floors squeak and haven’t been varnished in decades.
—Alexander J. Motyl, Foreign Affairs, 4 Aug. 2016
Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 24 Feb. 2025
And thanks to the refinery, Nigeria has become a net exporter of jet fuel, naphtha (a solvent used in varnishes, laundry soaps, cleaning fluids) and fuel oil, according to S&P Global.
—John Hyatt, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2025
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Verb
The common sources of lead exposure, according to the Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department, include paint and varnish in homes built before 1978, some soil and tap water exposure, clay pots, spices, toys, makeup, jewelry and ammunition.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
The floors squeak and haven’t been varnished in decades.
—Alexander J. Motyl, Foreign Affairs, 4 Aug. 2016
Noun
This room offers a confusing parting shot, one made all the more befuddling by its portal, a door whose wood has nearly been stripped of its varnish, possibly by decades of use.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 24 Feb. 2025
And thanks to the refinery, Nigeria has become a net exporter of jet fuel, naphtha (a solvent used in varnishes, laundry soaps, cleaning fluids) and fuel oil, according to S&P Global.
—John Hyatt, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for varnish
Verb
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Due to Star Wars Outlaws’ reception, particularly about its glitches, developer Ubisoft took the extra time to polish Assassin’s Creed Shadows.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2025
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The 80-room property was purchased in 2009 by the R Collection, a group of 12 luxurious hotels owned by the Rocchi family, and has since been polished to five-star standards.—
Gina DeCaprio Vercesi,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This color is highly pigmented, giving you a mix of gloss and rich browns.—
Celeste Polanco,
Essence,
28 Mar. 2025
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What is the difference between a gloss and a glaze?—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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And yet, in this case, the notion of human improvement rubs me the wrong way.—
Jaron Lanier,
The New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2025
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The herbed butter rubbed onto the corn cobs is what really makes this recipe magic.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The channel is verified by YouTube, giving it a veneer of authenticity, while Chaudhari proudly displays his YouTube gold award for hitting 1M subscribers.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
28 Mar. 2025
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The worst-case scenario has to do with the players who lost their rookie eligibility already, but still give the Giants the veneer of youth.—
Grant Brisbee,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Lucy asked, pressing her free thumb between her sister’s brows to smooth the skin there.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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The calming mix of colloidal oatmeal, beta-glucan (a skin repairing molecule that smooths rough skin), and glycerin is extremely gentle and more than suitable for sensitive skin, too.—
Mary Honkus,
Glamour,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The two don military camouflage in one scene, and face off elsewhere in the play in more formal attire.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Now, researchers have captured four specific cuttlefish camouflage techniques on video, revealing more about this mesmerizing ability.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The wheat and sunflowers that Viktor grew would coat the fields in color, green wheat in one season, golden flowers in another.—
Ross Peleh,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2025
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The breathable and form-fitting Nylon/Spandex liner is coated with nitrile (a synthetic rubber) for protection and grip.—
Nora Taylor,
Architectural Digest,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The girl was lying in a hospital bed, her eyes glazed, connected to lines and tubes.—
Brandy Zadrozny,
NBC News,
20 Mar. 2025
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For example, the equipment menus are so dense with numbers that my eyes glaze over looking at it.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Varnish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varnish. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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