brushed
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In the hair department, there were more than a few brushed blowouts, as Regina King and Michelle Yeoh showed off their bombshell tousled lengths—proof that for the Oscars, old school beauty rules still win. — Jenna Rennert, Vogue, "The Best Beauty Looks From the 2019 Oscars," 25 Feb. 2019 On trend right now are satin or brushed nickels and warmer antiqued brass. — Diane Cowen, Houston Chronicle, "A dramatic home makeover to inspire you," 6 Apr. 2018 The brushed finish on the brown fantasy granite almost feels like leather. — Nancy Schoeffler, courant.com, "High On Hartford: Couple Extensively Remodel Condo And Embrace City Life," 19 Jan. 2018 Arrange lemon slices in a single layer over brushed pastry, then scatter basil over lemon slices. — Bon Appetit, "Tomato-Lemon Tart," 19 Sep. 2017 Arrange lemon slices in a single layer over brushed pastry, then scatter basil over lemon slices. — Bon Appetit, "Tomato-Lemon Tart," 15 Aug. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'brushed.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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