as in to polish
to cover (something) with varnish
He varnished the table.
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Recent Examples of varnish
Gabriela Molina Riascos, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2025
At the center of the dial, a detailed depiction of Earth from above the North Pole is crafted on a grade 5 titanium surface using laser-ablation and varnish, surrounded by a 24-hour indication under hesalite glass.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 10 Dec. 2024
The floor is put into the frame after the flooring panels have been varnished to stop water damage to the wood.
—Cmg Containers, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2024
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Verb
Second, cut it into thin strips then carefully apply them to the varnish.
—Gabriela Molina Riascos, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2025
At the center of the dial, a detailed depiction of Earth from above the North Pole is crafted on a grade 5 titanium surface using laser-ablation and varnish, surrounded by a 24-hour indication under hesalite glass.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
Noun
Under the apartment’s roof, for example, cellulose insulation boards were left exposed, and then varnished, without being concealed behind drywall.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 10 Dec. 2024
The floor is put into the frame after the flooring panels have been varnished to stop water damage to the wood.
—Cmg Containers, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for varnish
Verb
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The airy, high-ceilinged white dining rooms are largely intact, the wooden floors polished, the tables set with good linens, the lighting excellent.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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His work to polish his technique over the past year and change will come to the forefront this season.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Both shows remind us that before all the gloss is applied, making magazines and making television is a job.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
12 June 2025
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Most importantly, the conservation angle isn’t some campaign gloss.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Cats can rub against concrete to mark their territory and feel more secure because the scent lingers on the material longer than on smoother surfaces.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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Again, once the Field School staff restrained the shark, the team of amateurs got to work quickly and efficiently, with the only mishap being a person who rubbed their fingers the wrong way against the shark skin and got an abrasion that drew a bit of blood.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Ultimately, Ben Daniel argued, the purpose of the A.I. systems was to lend a veneer of legitimacy to a preconceived policy.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Although its veneer is sheer absurdity, the film’s essence seems to be a dark commentary on economic disparity.—
Nikki Sternberg,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Iron the back side or inside of the fabric first, then flip it over to smooth the outside.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
20 July 2025
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Downy’s wrinkle spray works in a matter of seconds: Just lay your clothing flat, spritz it with wrinkle release spray, and use your hands to smooth the material out.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Some squids will use camouflage or escape behaviors.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
12 July 2025
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Protesters were seen shouting at agents wearing camouflage gear, helmets and gas masks.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Except there’s a mystery, wrapped in an enigma, and coated in a puzzle.—
Irina Ivanova,
Fortune,
13 July 2025
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Chicken and waffles are also popular, and one waffle menu item comes coated in Fruity Pebbles breakfast cereal.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Either way, the hype is already glazed and confused.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Turns out, bleach is perfectly safe to use on countertops as long as they're sealed or glazed.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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“Varnish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varnish. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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