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suntanned

adjective

as in tanned

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suntanned
  1. tanned
  2. bronzed
  3. brown
Adjective
  • And, two, it’s being touted as a way to give you the lean, tanned look of a Barbie doll without ultraviolet radiation exposure.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • How the Sun Affects Acne Sun exposure may cause acne to temporarily look better simply because tanned skin makes marks on skin less noticeable.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 28 July 2026
Definition of tanned
Adjective
  • Her layered blonde hair was worn in big, voluminous curls, while bronzed skin, softly smoked eyes, and a pinky-nude lip completed the look.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026
  • As if to prove the point, my wife and I arrived at the lake to find a very fit, very bronzed, nearly naked couple performing complicated yoga poses in front of an iPhone on a tripod, using the lake as their backdrop.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of bronzed
Adjective
  • Grab the pants in a classic blue wash, white à la Stewart, or in a brown shade inspired by Middleton’s version.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Chicago has long faced unequal health outcomes, especially in Black and brown communities dealing with poverty, cultural barriers to trust, and limited access to care, food and pharmacies.
    — Garth Walker, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026
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“Suntanned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suntanned. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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