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as in polished
to cover (something) with varnish
He varnished the table.
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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
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According to Brown, after stringent authentication processes are followed, jewelry is typically polished before being listed, while handbags are professionally cleaned.—
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Cozy, slouchy, and still polished enough to feel intentional?—
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The celebration included a tier of glazed donuts made from scratch with handmade birthday candles.—
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In the autumn months, that could mean glazed sweetbreads with Jerusalem artichokes, venison carpaccio from the nearby Sibillini Mountains, or trout from the nearby Nera River served with beetroot and smoked butter.—
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Bulldog or border collie, barking or getting its belly rubbed, a dog can be many things while still remaining a dog.—
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William and Kate being so involved in what happened with Andrew reportedly rubbed Queen Camilla the wrong way.—
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As a result, the structure gradually collapsed and was smoothed to become almost flat by water currents.—
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Alas, these brands already did the heavy lifting, delivering formulas that immediately smoothed and over time improved the delicate skin's texture.—
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Unlike traditional cast-iron skillets, this one is coated in a black satin enamel that prevents food from sticking to the bottom, resists rust, and doesn’t require seasoning or regular upkeep.—
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Meet the expert Backstage at Anna Sui, models’ lashes were coated in layers of turquoise mascara, while at The Blonds, models sported dramatic, feathery falsies saturated in a shade of shocking pink.—
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“Varnished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varnished. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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