brightwork
noun
bright·work
ˈbrīt-ˌwərk 
1
: polished or plated metalwork
2
: varnished woodwork on a boat
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There’s also a high-res instrument cluster that can display navigation, new brightwork and standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
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Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 23 July 2024
Everything from bulkhead materials to dividers to trim materials to brightwork must be specified, which can lead to a domino effect of aesthetic choices.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 2 July 2023
For an outfit with very little use for chrome, Honda has a way with brightwork; note the crystal-like cuts of the mirrors within the halogen headlights.
—Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, 15 June 2023
View Photos The extra-large wheels (21-inch at launch with 22s to follow) with their solid-disc appearance are another Maybach brand cue, as is the thick band of brightwork outlining the side windows.
—Joe Lorio, Car and Driver, 18 Apr. 2023
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Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 23 July 2024
Everything from bulkhead materials to dividers to trim materials to brightwork must be specified, which can lead to a domino effect of aesthetic choices.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 2 July 2023
For an outfit with very little use for chrome, Honda has a way with brightwork; note the crystal-like cuts of the mirrors within the halogen headlights.
—Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, 15 June 2023
View Photos The extra-large wheels (21-inch at launch with 22s to follow) with their solid-disc appearance are another Maybach brand cue, as is the thick band of brightwork outlining the side windows.
—Joe Lorio, Car and Driver, 18 Apr. 2023
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“Brightwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brightwork. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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