shined

adjective

as in rubbed

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  1. burnished
  2. brushed
  3. polished
  4. ground
Adjective
  • The dramatic roast duck sets a burnished leg against a canvas of sauce, which seems surprisingly like a standard fancy entree.
    — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Birkin’s bag was black box, a kind of calf leather, with gilded brass hardware, fashioned in a rectangular shape with saddle stitching and a burnished flap embossed with the initials JB.
    — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of burnished
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  • 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
Definition of brushed
Adjective
  • Quarter-zip sweaters, which have soft structure, are comfy yet polished alternatives that give fall outfits cute, preppy vibes.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The slimmer fit of the denim makes the outfit look more polished, balancing the proportions of the oversized sweater.
    — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of polished
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  • As Russia’s ground offensive stalls, European officials warn the air war is growing more ruthless while Ukraine hits Russia’s Ust-Luga oil port and India’s leader presses publicly for an end to fighting.
    — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The OutIn takes both pre-ground coffee and Nespresso’s original pods.
    — Cassie Gill, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
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“Shined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shined. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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