shined

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Adjective
  • Unlike traditional cheesecake, which is baked low and slow in a water bath for a smooth, dense finish, Basque cheesecake embraces rustic charm with a burnished top, cracks and all.
    Amisha Gurbani, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Instead of needing to overcome the one-time stigma of tiny Gonzaga, Lloyd enjoyed a burnished reputation, having spent so much time with inarguably one of the standard bearers of the sport.
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The three-piece set includes a quilt and two pillowcases made from a premium blend of brushed microfiber, which results in a silky-smooth, lightweight texture that provides warmth, comfort, and breathability when temperatures start to rise.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Spanx AirEssentials Brushed Full-Zip Jacket Not to be missed, this zip-up jacket — complete with an ultra-soft brushed interior and stately mock neckline — offers a more sophisticated take on travel day dressing.
    Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Plenty of Sellers’ struggles could be pinned on offensive play calling and a lack of polished talent around him.
    Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Instead, the designer recommends trying a combination such as polished nickel paired with warm brass or gold.
    Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Acclimating our senses was rooftop breakfast served by a gracious staff who introduced us to Armenian coffee — finely ground into a powder and brewed in a jazzve pot.
    Marlise Kast-Myers, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
  • According to the rules, the dough must be made with 00 flour (a finely ground style of wheat flour), natural or brewer’s yeast, salt and water, no more, no less.
    Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 14 Mar. 2026
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“Shined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shined. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.

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