burnished 1 of 2

burnished

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verb

past tense of burnish

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for burnished
Adjective
  • Authentic and relatable videos often perform better than highly polished productions.
    Dr. Bin Tang, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
  • The effortless and beachy hairstyle has taken a back seat in recent years to more polished styles like sleek bobs, liquid hair, and voluminous blowouts.
    Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Her makeup included bold brows, a slightly smokey eye and a glossy lip for added definition.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
  • It is often recognized for its lightweight, non-sticky texture and soft, glossy finish.
    Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The cruise line, with its sleek design, balcony hammocks and Instagram-friendly onboard spaces, has been a hit with younger guests.
    Nathan Diller, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Crumb desecrated sleek American surfaces in a way that felt disturbing and profound, especially to the many young people also dropping acid.
    Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The mac and cheese is coated with buttery bubbly cheese and is just as comforting for these colder months.
    Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024
  • The outer surfaces were then sanded, covered with rice paper, coated, painted, and polished to a smooth hydrodynamic finish.
    David Szondy, New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Pop a satin version on top of your usual night-out curls to make the 'do feel glamorous.
    Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 18 Jan. 2023
  • From satin pillowcases to a hydrating moisturizer, all of these products are on sale for less than $25.
    Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 13 Jan. 2023
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“Burnished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burnished. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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