VARNISHES Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of varnish

as in polishes

to cover (something) with varnish He varnished the table.

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noun

plural of varnish

as in glosses

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Verb

While a classic button-down shirt is always timeless, a peplum top offers the same wearability with a waist-defining silhouette that instantly polishes any bottom they’re paired with.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
The PowerPaste polishes and protects more delicate surfaces, while the Tangerine Clean is more abrasive for serious scrubbing.

— Brittany VanDerBill, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026

Definition of polishes

Noun

That was a big thing that everyone in the salons would always be doing is getting the glosses.

— Lauren Valenti, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
Semipermanent hair color At-home glosses and color-depositing conditioners fall somewhere between temporary camouflage and salon color.

— Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of glosses

Verb

Achord stands behind Smack each time and, before one kick, rubs his belly with his other hand over his head as some sort of signal.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
But during the following two years, Van Lith saw only gigantic tracks and adrenaline-inspiring antler rubs that had been left behind by the buck of his dreams.

— Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of rubs

Verb

The plush, balm-meets-mask formula coats lips in a comforting layer that keeps moisture from escaping overnight, with hyaluronic acid, minerals, and antioxidant-rich Berry Mix Complex helping soften dry, flaky skin.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026
Cook, tossing and adding more pasta cooking liquid a little at a time as needed, until sauce lightly coats pasta, about 2 minutes.

— Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of coats

Verb

This in-shower treatment smooths the cuticle for reflective, glass-like shine, leaving strands softer, silkier, and ultra-glossy in just one minute.

— Madison San Miguel, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026
Researchers solved this issue by creating a dual processing technique that smooths the material surface and manages how the crystals form.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026

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