japan

verb

Definition of japannext
as in to coat

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for japan
  1. coat
  2. varnish
  3. polish
  4. lacquer
  5. glaze
  6. shine
  7. gloss
  8. buff
Verb
  • But the real pleasure is the 303 basslines that squirm in between the drums, coating the soundscapes of the tracks in grime and noxious soot.
    — Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 1 July 2026
  • Morning mist coated the nearby Rhone River that snakes through the Alpine valley as worshippers flocked in.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
Definition of coat
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  • Although pest control companies offer lethal solutions such as carpenter bee traps or chemical treatments, the best way to keep carpenter bees from bugging you is using stained, sealed, varnished or treated wood in building projects.
    — Sarah Linn April 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Bringing a top-tier women’s sports event to the country and having its citizens watch women compete represented an opportunity to varnish its human-rights record, which has been criticized by several organizations regarding its treatment of women.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Definition of varnish
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  • Parker Kitternan was busy at the console of the church's pipe organ, polishing his musical tribute for the weekend.
    — Joe Holden, CBS News, 29 June 2026
  • Wear it with flat sandals for a beachfront dinner or add wedges and simple jewelry for an outfit that feels polished enough for a special occasion.
    — Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026
Definition of polish
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  • National reporters and true crime junkies dug in, while local officials — already lacquered in scandal — looked so crooked a frame job seemed not just possible but probable.
    — Tom Blakely, Boston Herald, 27 June 2025
  • The jury is still out on whether pork ribs lacquered in lemongrass barbecue sauce provide spiritual enlightenment, but the tender meat is a master class in balancing sweet and savory.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 May 2025
Definition of lacquer
Verb
  • Working with 1 cookie at a time, spread 1 tablespoon vanilla glaze over half of underside of cookie.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 June 2026
  • Their eyes might glaze over, or fixate on some small detail that can be pocketed for future interpolation.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
Definition of glaze
Verb
  • Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026
  • But good things tend to happen for the Phillies when Schwarber shines — and the second half isn’t even here yet.
    — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 29 June 2026
Definition of shine
Verb
  • The same rickety rail-shooter from nearly three decades ago, glossed up with gorgeous environments and uncanny photorealistic animals.
    — James Perkins Mastromarino, NPR, 24 June 2026
  • The latest edition may be glossed up with star power, but there’s no resonance.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 18 June 2026
Definition of gloss
Verb
  • Her eyes also boasted their usual liquid black wing with a metallic shimmer on the lids and a Gothic charcoal hue buffed in her waterline.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
  • Spray your microfiber cloth with glass cleaner and gently buff the surface for a streak-free finish.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026
Definition of buff
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“Japan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/japan. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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