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adjective

Definition of burnishednext
as in polished
having a shiny surface or finish bright burnished metal is used extensively in that boutique's decor

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burnished

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verb

past tense of burnish
as in rubbed
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure burnished the floor of the ballroom to a soft luster

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burnished
  1. polished
  2. glossy
  3. sleek
  4. coated
  5. satin
Adjective
  • Authentic developers always provide professional, polished descriptions.
    Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Even eaten out of a plastic to-go container, there was a polished balance in a simple tofu stew, a nice mix of sweet, spicy and aromatic.
    Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of polished
Adjective
  • To be sure, the fall collection expanded the brand’s vocabulary of essentials, trying for the first time to also lure more fashion-savvy customers with slightly oversize fits for tops and pants, as well as glossy puffers.
    Martino Carrera, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Take photos of horse heads bobbing in the glossy bay or get in and swim with the aqua-gallopers as the handlers, like water skiers moving backwards, brace bare feet against horse breast and lean back holding the reins.
    Patrick Scott, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of glossy
Adjective
  • At Tod’s, Prada, and Bottega Veneta, designers skipped the classic penny strap for a sleeker, softer effect; at Miu Miu and Ferragamo, suede and sock-like construction telegraphed a sense of ease.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Black laminate adds a sleek leather look to 100 cotton indigo denim.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of sleek
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of coated
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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