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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Their ceremony was spare, with only a few urns filled with dusty pink and peach roses, while dinner featured loads of thin white candles set in bronzed candelabra at staggered heights. — Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026 Four statues are still to come, set to add to the 14 bronzed effigies in 12 counties — often matching the historical figure’s name to the eponymous county. — Liv Caputo Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026 Her bronzed makeup look consisted of taupe eyeshadow, black eyeliner, rosy cheeks, and a muted matte lip. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 3 July 2026 Everyone’s favorite billion-dollar beauty brand is back with a new Rhode summer collection all about bronzed, glowy skin. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bronzed

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Adjective

1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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