bronzed; bronzing
: to give the appearance of bronze to
a bronzed sculpture
also
: tan sense 1
bronzer
noun
often attributive
1
a
: an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements
b
: any of various copper-base alloys with little or no tin
2
: a sculpture or artifact of bronze
3
: a moderate yellowish brown
4
: a bronze medal awarded as the third prize in a competition
Examples of bronze in a Sentence
Noun
a statue cast in bronze
a bronze of the president
She won a bronze in skiing.
Recent Examples on the Web
Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Apr. 2024
From warm-toned medium shades to neutral, ebony brown hues, there’s a color fit for bronzing and contouring on any skin tone.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 12 Nov. 2023
Hill replaced former Suns team owner Jerry Colangelo, who directed Team USA to four consecutive gold medals in the 2008, 2012, 2016 and 2020 games after the United States only bronzed in 2004.
—Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 24 Jan. 2024
The tofu should be lightly golden at the edges and the cabbage tender and bronzed.
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2024
Using fake tanner or body bronzing cream would impair the ability to conceal their tattoos effectively, or, alternatively, add an extra hour in the morning for touching up the tan.
—Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 22 Dec. 2023
Ilia’s bronzing powder is a fan favorite thanks to its blendable, buildable formula with a matte finish that instantly warms your face and works well with both everyday and special occasion makeup looks.
—Bridget Degnan, Peoplemag, 26 Nov. 2023
There are other avian options to bronze in the oven and present with panache.
—Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 13 Nov. 2023
My mother used to bronze the first pair of our shoes, so in the center of the show was a bronze pair of the shoes the models were wearing.
2018
In 2018, Browne partnered with the Cleveland Cavaliers, led by LeBron James, outfitting the team in Thom Browne suits during the NBA’s playoff season.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2023
Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News, 18 Apr. 2024
Fireside Dream, made from alabaster and bronze, depicts a woman before a glowing fire, while Claudel also interpreted Hokusai’s woodblock print, The Great Wave (an influential Japanese work of the time), carving it from green onyx with bronze bathers.
—Jordan Riefe, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Apr. 2024
Filer described an increase in the theft of bronze sculptures and plaques starting about five months ago.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
The small, round, coin-like bronze had the image of a man on the front, topped with wavy hair and adorned with ram’s horns.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2024
Payments for silver and bronze medalists will begin at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, said Coe, who won gold medals in the 1500-meter race for Great Britain in 1980 and 1984.
—Mark Schoifet, Fortune Europe, 11 Apr. 2024
The light poles join a growing list of bronze items stolen in recent months, probably for their scrap value.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
In autumn, the lush greenery turns a coppery bronze, making this the perfect year-round landscaping feature.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2024
The vase is also rarer than others created during this period because the mark is in bronze script.
—The Enquirer, 5 Apr. 2024
Verb
Its formula also comes in different shades for highlighting and bronzing to complete your routine.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Apr. 2024
From warm-toned medium shades to neutral, ebony brown hues, there’s a color fit for bronzing and contouring on any skin tone.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 12 Nov. 2023
Hill replaced former Suns team owner Jerry Colangelo, who directed Team USA to four consecutive gold medals in the 2008, 2012, 2016 and 2020 games after the United States only bronzed in 2004.
—Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 24 Jan. 2024
The tofu should be lightly golden at the edges and the cabbage tender and bronzed.
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2024
Using fake tanner or body bronzing cream would impair the ability to conceal their tattoos effectively, or, alternatively, add an extra hour in the morning for touching up the tan.
—Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 22 Dec. 2023
Ilia’s bronzing powder is a fan favorite thanks to its blendable, buildable formula with a matte finish that instantly warms your face and works well with both everyday and special occasion makeup looks.
—Bridget Degnan, Peoplemag, 26 Nov. 2023
There are other avian options to bronze in the oven and present with panache.
—Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 13 Nov. 2023
My mother used to bronze the first pair of our shoes, so in the center of the show was a bronze pair of the shoes the models were wearing.
2018
In 2018, Browne partnered with the Cleveland Cavaliers, led by LeBron James, outfitting the team in Thom Browne suits during the NBA’s playoff season.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2023
Noun
Constructed of bronze rather than steel, a 15-foot Superman statue draws thousands of tourists to Metropolis every year.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News, 18 Apr. 2024
Fireside Dream, made from alabaster and bronze, depicts a woman before a glowing fire, while Claudel also interpreted Hokusai’s woodblock print, The Great Wave (an influential Japanese work of the time), carving it from green onyx with bronze bathers.
—Jordan Riefe, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Apr. 2024
Filer described an increase in the theft of bronze sculptures and plaques starting about five months ago.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
The small, round, coin-like bronze had the image of a man on the front, topped with wavy hair and adorned with ram’s horns.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2024
Payments for silver and bronze medalists will begin at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, said Coe, who won gold medals in the 1500-meter race for Great Britain in 1980 and 1984.
—Mark Schoifet, Fortune Europe, 11 Apr. 2024
The light poles join a growing list of bronze items stolen in recent months, probably for their scrap value.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
In autumn, the lush greenery turns a coppery bronze, making this the perfect year-round landscaping feature.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2024
The vase is also rarer than others created during this period because the mark is in bronze script.
—The Enquirer, 5 Apr. 2024
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bronze
2 of 2 noun1
: an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements (as zinc)
2
: something (as a medal or a statue) made of bronze
3
: a yellowish brown color
4
: a bronze medal awarded as the third prize in a competition
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