as in overcoat
a warm outdoor coat
threw on a wool topcoat and headed out into the snow
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Recent Examples of topcoat
Yellowing can happen with some topcoats when they’re cured, giving nails an unwanted, slightly off-color tint.
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Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
For the ultimate glossy look, add a topcoat—then your rose-mocha nails are finished.
—Maria Goldbach, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2025
Unlike topcoat treatments or layered solutions—which can trap heat, wear off or stiffen the garment—the Fluid Channeling Fabric is woven into the material.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
Once the blank matte fiberglass star is decorated by the artist, the village takes the transformed sculpture to an automotive body shop that finishes it with a shiny topcoat to be UV-and-graffiti-resistant.
—Yadira Sanchez Olson, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
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Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
For the ultimate glossy look, add a topcoat—then your rose-mocha nails are finished.
—Maria Goldbach, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2025
Unlike topcoat treatments or layered solutions—which can trap heat, wear off or stiffen the garment—the Fluid Channeling Fabric is woven into the material.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
Once the blank matte fiberglass star is decorated by the artist, the village takes the transformed sculpture to an automotive body shop that finishes it with a shiny topcoat to be UV-and-graffiti-resistant.
—Yadira Sanchez Olson, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topcoat
Noun
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Csvinkiko Oversized Full-Zip Faux Suede Jacket An oversized fit and drop shoulders make this faux suede zip-up jacket an ideal overcoat for bulky layers.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Vitale Barberis Canonico offers 100 percent Saxon merino wool for double-faced overcoats and a 6-ply overcoat in macro-herringbone designs.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In the first photo, Ezer wears a white T-shirt and a yellow racing jacket, staring into the camera.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Some categories, including jackets and outerwear, saw larger price hikes than others, such as swimwear.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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Nowhere was this more evident than at Burberry, where trenches, greatcoats, and rain capes in deep earth tones reasserted the house’s mastery of protection from the elements.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
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Tommy’s security guards wear SS-style greatcoats by Sarafina Bush.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2024
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“Topcoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topcoat. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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