1
: finished with a nap
a brushed fabric
2
: polished but not shiny
brushed aluminum
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Style insiders are going all in on the look, too; fashion month’s crowds were awash in brushed knits, and New Yorkers of all stripes have pulled out their shaggiest jumpers as sweater weather has descended upon the city.
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 Nov. 2024
Made from 100 percent cotton with a fleece interior and a brushed flannel shell, the Legendary Whitetails Camp Night Jacket can be worn as a shirt or jacket, depending on the weather.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2023
The brushed interior feels soft directly against the skin, allowing this piece to be worn on its own, to boot.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 20 Jan. 2023
The stainless steel and aluminum design will stand up to heavy use while the brushed finish offers a sophisticated backdrop for all your best creations and treats.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2023
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 Nov. 2024
Made from 100 percent cotton with a fleece interior and a brushed flannel shell, the Legendary Whitetails Camp Night Jacket can be worn as a shirt or jacket, depending on the weather.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2023
The brushed interior feels soft directly against the skin, allowing this piece to be worn on its own, to boot.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 20 Jan. 2023
The stainless steel and aluminum design will stand up to heavy use while the brushed finish offers a sophisticated backdrop for all your best creations and treats.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2023
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“Brushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brushed. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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