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as in flowed
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
a pop star brushing past a crowd of autograph seekers
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as in kissed
to pass lightly across or touch gently especially in passing
spiderwebs brushed her cheek as she walked through the basement
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Recent Examples of brushed
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
ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
The design blends timeless materials like wood and brushed steel, creating a contemporary vibe.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
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.
—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
Verb
Twenty years later, in a twist fit for Hollywood itself, the tiny studio once brushed off as a billionaire scion’s vanity project is poised to be an entertainment behemoth.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
The design blends timeless materials like wood and brushed steel, creating a contemporary vibe.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brushed
Adjective
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His voice sounds burnished and vital, never tired.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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Decked with cashmere curtains and burnished-leather bed frames, the guest rooms offer breathtaking mountain views and Western authenticity.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Des Moines’ most iconic restaurants aren’t defined by trends or glossy modernity — they’re built on decades of family tradition, neighborhood loyalty and recipes that have become part of the metro’s cultural DNA.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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Buyers are no longer chasing the biggest footprint or the glossiest finishes.—
Mary Grace Granados
Special Contributor,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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And all of those figures will move together into a new glistening practice facility before training camp begins.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Directed by Jerry Morka, the video finds BigX and company rolling out old-school automobiles dipped in candy paint with glistening rims, staying true to the Texan tradition of always doing it big.—
Preezy Brown,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Ortega styled the Carmen Bag with a polished evening ensemble at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
8 Mar. 2026
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When combined in a single shoe, the style strikes a nice balance that looks cool but polished.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Brushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brushed. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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