bronzed

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adjective

ˈbränzd

Synonyms of bronzed

: made tawny or brown by exposure to the sun : tanned

bronzed skin

… holiday homes and shopwindows hopefully displaying images of bronzed beauties.—John Updike

: coated with a substance to create the appearance of bronze

a bronzed sculpture

bronzed baby shoes

bronzed

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past tense and past participle of bronze entry 1

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The design plays with geometry, reflection and depth—think warm wood panelling, bronzed mirrors, walnut tables, brass accents and luminous geometric details, including a striking hexagonal counter. — Jaclyn Degiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 Her voluminous hair was done by Orlando Pita and her soft, bronzed makeup was crafted by Hung Vanngo. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 30 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for bronzed

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Adjective

1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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