How to Use brushed in a Sentence

brushed

adjective
  • The oversized style is made with brushed flannel that feels oh-so-soft against skin.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
  • The flannel cotton weave is designed to give the pattern a brushed, soft texture.
    — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 5 Dec. 2025
  • Arrange lemon slices in a single layer over brushed pastry, then scatter basil over lemon slices.
    — Bon Appetit, 19 Sep. 2017
  • Arrange lemon slices in a single layer over brushed pastry, then scatter basil over lemon slices.
    — Bon Appetit, 15 Aug. 2017
  • The cover, which features fluffy fleece on one side and soft-brushed fleece on the other, is removable and can be machine washed.
    — Jennifer Carmichael, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2022
  • Pull up to the court in this official Nike Knicks half-zip, made from a midweight semi-brushed fleece.
    — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • The brushed surface is somewhat similar to flannel's construction, yet the fuzziness is much more minimal and not as hot.
    — Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 4 May 2022
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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, 20 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

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