bronzed

\ ˈbränzd

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Definition of bronzed

1 : made tawny or brown by exposure to the sun : tanned bronzed skin … holiday homes and shopwindows hopefully displaying images of bronzed beauties.— John Updike

2 : coated with a substance to create the appearance of bronze a bronzed sculpture bronzed baby shoes

Examples of bronzed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Mites, of course, will be quite small and are often hard to see with the naked eye, but speckles left from their feeding can give the plant a bronzed or yellow look. — oregonlive, "The key to healthy houseplants? Location, location, location," 11 Nov. 2019 With its bronzed Cerakote receiver and high-grade, high-polish Turkish walnut stock, the Viper isn't out of place at a high-dollar gun club. — Phil Bourjaily, Field & Stream, "A Perfect Use for the .410," 18 Sep. 2019 The bronzed clay and fiberglass statues of Venus, Vulcan and the concept of Genesis were commissioned by an anonymous donor who hoped to memorialize three distinct parts of their hometown, according to the newspaper. — USA TODAY, "Butter Gritty, radish stink, goatnapping: News from around our 50 states," 3 Jan. 2020 This means flavor in the meat and a beautifully bronzed exterior. — Jeanmarie Brownson, chicagotribune.com, "Coffee and chile-spiked rub makes a stunning Thanksgiving turkey," 19 Nov. 2019 The Victoria’s Secret Angel may sport highlighted waves and a bronzed glow for her day job, but off-duty, her look is low maintenance. — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, "This Victoria’s Secret Angel Has the Perfect Smoky-Eye Trick," 30 Apr. 2019 For 2020, Toyota will be offering a Heritage edition in addition to the standard model, with a special grille, bronzed wheels and a one-off Land Cruiser Heritage badge. — Los Angeles Times, "The 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser: All the comforts of home, and big as a house," 20 Sep. 2019 Her signature close cut complements any bold or subtle lip, smoky eye, or bronzed cheek. — Shalwah Evans, Essence, "10 Times Jada Pinkett Smith's Hair And Makeup Set If Off On The Red Carpet," 18 Sep. 2019 Carbon steel skillets are among the best performers for a nice sear on a steak, a bronzed pork chop, crispy golden edges on potatoes and other high-heat uses. — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, "Your guide to cookware finishes and how to use the pans best," 6 Nov. 2019

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“Bronzed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bronzed. Accessed 23 Feb. 2020.

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