as in polished
having a shiny surface or finish
bright burnished metal is used extensively in that boutique's decor
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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
Adjective
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The tool’s ability to generate 40 polished assets at once from posters to UI flows to 3D models was repeatedly cited as a key differentiator.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025 -
The overall aesthetic is inviting yet polished—a place where teenagers can gather after a day at the shore and grown-ups feel equally at home.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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This human touch can’t be learned from a glossy PDF; instead, it must be cultivated with intention.—
Julien Fortuit,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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But, when Theo comes back downstairs wearing the glossy blue-and-gold shirt, all hell breaks loose.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
27 July 2025
Adjective
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Fans of shared plates, Asian cuisine and old-timers who are curious to see how the former space of Wynwood Kitchen & Bar has evolved into a sleek restaurant with a gorgeous bar.—
Constance Ogle,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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This sleek design with midcentury-modern appeal is the perfect spot to shake up refreshing mojitos or margaritas thanks to two levels of shelving to house all your cocktail ingredients.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
1 Aug. 2025
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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
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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
Adjective
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Pop a satin version on top of your usual night-out curls to make the 'do feel glamorous.—
Jasmine Washington,
Seventeen,
18 Jan. 2023
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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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“Burnished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burnished. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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