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burnished

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verb

past tense of burnish

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for burnished
Adjective
  • And so while polished OS betas that are clearly for public use are one thing, don’t stretch the point too far.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
  • Her main forte has always been advertising, and an ability to leverage a large network built over 30 years at NBCU and Turner with a tenacious but polished business approach.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 July 2025
Adjective
  • Fox’s lips were painted in a gray-nude glossy shade, a neutral choice to complement her pale, even-toned base.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
  • Ultimately, though, Lipa's style of minimalist manicure is a timely reminder that an accent or two, added to an otherwise glossy bare nail, can still feel clean rather than showy.
    Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 29 June 2025
Adjective
  • This sleek decanter aerates while serving angles (and leveling up your sommelier instincts).
    Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 8 July 2025
  • Amazon $79 Nothing Nothing's Ear (a) (8/10, WIRED Recommends) deliver AirPods Pro-like sound in fun Pikachu-yellow with comfy silicone tips, plus a sleek charging case rarely seen at this price.
    Parker Hall, Wired News, 8 July 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 15 Jul. 2025.

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