Synonyms of brushednext
1
: finished with a nap
a brushed fabric
2
: polished but not shiny
brushed aluminum

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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, 3 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 The flannel cotton weave is designed to give the pattern a brushed, soft texture. Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 5 Dec. 2025 Made with brushed microfiber that’s soft to the touch, each 20x30-inch queen-sized pillowcase is shrink- and fade-resistant, and comes in a variety of colors, too. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for brushed

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of brushed was circa 1926

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“Brushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brushed. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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