brushed 1 of 3

past tense of brush

brushed

2 of 3

verb (2)

past tense of brush

brushed

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adjective

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of brushed
Verb
However, the brushed suede fabrication and light brown shade keeps things very much in the now. Kristina Rutkowski, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Jan. 2023 With its icy blue dial and combination of polished, brushed and matte surfaces, the timepiece boasts a refined aesthetic that belies its robust build. Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2022
Adjective
According to her, the girlfriend brushed off the refusal and signaled her annoyance. Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025 Ramp’s executives and its investors brushed off the concerns, which is easy to do in their enviable position. Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for brushed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brushed
Adjective
  • Beneath the surface of this glossy novel is a heartfelt depiction of the obstacles aspirant writers face in trying to both produce and publish.
    Susan Coll September 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Rather than relying solely on glossy imagery or abstract measurements, its website takes a consumer-first approach.
    Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The ridiculously nourishing formula leaves you glistening but never greasy, with the coconut, açai, and brazil nut oils restoring suppleness to a level that pleased our testers as much as its tropical, coconutty scent and mess-free pump.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • What can any of us make of our momentary intimate lives in such an immense world, with equally immense unknowns, mysteries as great as death or the whale, as deep as love or the ocean, as sad and beautiful as a jellyfish torn and glistening in a small fortress of shore rock?
    Natalie Diaz September 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Inside, the brand’s iconic satin Aetherna finish creates a play of light and shadow, On the outside, a polished gold edge accentuates the three-dimensionality of the shapes, which embrace a luminous diamond.
    Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • According to Pinterest’s 2025 Fall Trends Report, searches for preppy staples are skyrocketing as folks embrace this polished aesthetic.
    Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025

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“Brushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brushed. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.

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