bronze

noun

Definition of bronzenext
as in silver

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Recent Examples of bronze Residents found fragments of ancient bronze drums in a rice field earlier this year, prompting archaeologists to excavate the site. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026 In downtown Wilmington, North Carolina, stands a memorial that's easy to pass – six bronze paddles stretching toward the sky. — Lee Cowan, CBS News, 12 July 2026 Since February, archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry, pottery and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people or members of the society’s upper classes. — Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026 In Quincy, Massachusetts, plans to install towering bronze statues of Saint Michael and Saint Florian have ignited controversy. — Tara Sonenshine, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bronze
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bronze
  1. silver
  2. gold
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  • The police car, a silver Ford Taurus used by the investigation division, contained two Oakland police homicide detectives who were able to continue their shift after the crash, authorities said.
    — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 5 July 2026
  • Headquartered in Oklahoma City, the company offers over 30,000 products, including gold, silver, platinum and palladium.
    — Jamela Adam, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Definition of silver
Noun
  • The axes had traces of gold on the edge of them, suggesting this person worked with gold and probably other metals such as copper and bronze, Booth said.
    — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • For jewelry, a delicate gold watch, earrings, plus her Jessica McCormack engagement ring and wedding band.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 17 July 2026
Definition of gold

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“Bronze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bronze. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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