JAPANS Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

japans

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present tense third-person singular of japan

as in varnishes

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The formula is thick but non-greasy, and coats skin in comforting moisture that leaves you hydrated for hours.

— Mary Honkus, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2026
Rinsing helps strip away the alkaline preservative film that often coats synthetic braiding hair.

— Ayren Jackson-Cannady, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of coats

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The five-part docuseries, directed by Brian Knappenberger with Tom Hanks as executive producer, offers novice history buffs an extensive look into the establishment of American democracy.

— Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 24 June 2026
Combined with lactic acid, this treatment buffs out wrinkles, increases collagen, and regulates sebum.

— Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 24 June 2026

Definition of buffs

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Not a marathon, but a sprint In places such as Florida, where the sun shines for most of the year and soils are rich in nutrients, size and beauty come easily.

— Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
From the most delicate shades of baby pink to the liveliest hues of fuchsia, every shade of pink shines better when mixed with white, a neutral that never steals the spotlight.

— Emma Bocchi, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of shines

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At a time when Erdogan is struggling to resolve the country's growing economic problems, responding to Netanyahu's statements harshly scores points domestically and burnishes his strong leader image.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The contract, further enmeshing JPMorgan with a dominant tech player, burnishes the bank’s reputation as a leader in American finance.

— Hugh Son,Leslie Picker,Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2026

Definition of burnishes

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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

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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

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