brushed 1 of 3

past tense of brush

brushed

2 of 3

verb (2)

past tense of brush

brushed

3 of 3

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
Conceptualized and crafted by celebrity stylist Irinel de León, the reality star’s inky black hair was brushed all the way back and folded into an open-mouth bun. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025 Schiffmann brushed off those concerns as growing pains. Jordan Blum, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for brushed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brushed
Adjective
  • The space features details in burnished brass and canaletto walnut, which are intended to complement the Luxury Leisurewear offering.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Encased in a glossy synth-pop tune, producers Max Martin and Shellback lace the lyrics with a melody as addictive as a narcotic, hooking listeners from the start.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The amphibian slip-ons, crafted in glossy green rubber with bulging eyes perched across the vamp, were first introduced at JW Anderson’s fall 2023 menswear show in Milan.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Kathy Ten Eyck flew from Utica, New York into New Mexico to visit the glistening dunes of White Sands National Park.
    Alana Wise, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
  • 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
Adjective
  • With Circle to Search, though, the feature isn't as polished right now.
    Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The decorative buttons on the cuff add a polished touch, while the back slit on the pencil silhouette creates a flattering, leg-lengthening effect.
    Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025

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“Brushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brushed. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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