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verb

past tense of burnish

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for burnished
Adjective
  • By the turn of the millennium, Green Day had already conquered pop culture as one of the few punk rock bands to etch a spot alongside the slick, polished pop that took hold in the late 1990s.
    Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 1 May 2025
  • Ripe pear and apple notes on the palate, creamy texture and a refreshing zippy finish all wrapped in a balanced, polished bubbly package.
    Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Adjective
  • The lightweight formula is spiked with Lamellar Lamination technology to hydrate, detangle and leave locks glossy.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Indeed, you could be forgiven for growing slightly cynical of the big pledges, glossy roadmaps, endless subsidy schemes, and constant climate conferences.
    Antoine Rostand, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Today’s modern Colonial is likely influenced by the current swing from sleek interior designs towards more traditional styles, but streamlined for contemporary lifestyles.
    Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Snapped up by the singer from the fall 2025 collection, the hefty piece had a puffer-like construction to it—but it was finished with sleek details typical of the house, with gold hardware at the neckline.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 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 4 May. 2025.

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