The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
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Existing products such as fluoride varnishes and remineralization treatments can help strengthen remaining enamel or reduce symptoms, but they cannot effectively replace the original enamel structure.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
Göransson has scored every Coogler picture since his 2009 student film “Locks,” and he never merely varnishes them with music in postproduction — he is truly Coogler’s co-author.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2025
MTV’s picture of the art world varnishes the sheer desperation and insecurity found at almost every level of the game.
From New York Times ● Apr. 5, 2023
Insulation, varnishes, sealants, piping, pigments, fireproofing material — all contain such compounds; nearly 20% of plastic goes to the building industry.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 24, 2022
Lac′querer, one who varnishes or covers with lacquer; Lac′quering, the act of varnishing with lacquer: a coat of lacquer varnish.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various
