TANNED Synonyms: 171 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in suntanned

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verb

past tense of tan

as in whipped

to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible Grandpa told us that when he was a kid, if he misbehaved at all, his father would tan his backside with a belt

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as in licked

to strike repeatedly a time when children were routinely tanned for misbehavior

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Adjective

And, two, it’s being touted as a way to give you the lean, tanned look of a Barbie doll without ultraviolet radiation exposure. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026 How the Sun Affects Acne Sun exposure may cause acne to temporarily look better simply because tanned skin makes marks on skin less noticeable. — Sherri Gordon, Health, 28 July 2026 On the route, local children skirted the edges of the gravel, damp beach towels draped over their tanned shoulders. — Shyla Watson, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026 Rigid beauty standards defined Victoria’s Secret in the peak of its mid-aughts glory, with girls watching rows of extra-small, tanned models at the annual fashion show. — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 2 June 2026 The biggest is Theroux’s overly tanned and idiotic tech billionaire Benji Barnes, who is dating Emily (Emily Blunt) after recently divorcing his cool wife Sasha Barnes (Lucy Liu) and leaving her with billions. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 4 May 2026 The ex-spies blended in nicely among the engineers, techies, and tanned retirees from law enforcement and government-adjacent jobs. — Adam Ciralsky, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026 But this gorgeous pair of tanned leather mules has a cork insole and a natural rubber sole for a super high-quality step. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026 Sunburnt blush focuses the color in the very center of your face for a just-tanned effect, while the doll-blush trend places it on the apples of cheeks for a smooth look. — Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 15 Dec. 2025

Verb

Handwoven and tanned in Italy, it’s finished with a water-resistant coating that helps protect it from humidity and the occasional splash. — Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026 In racy photos posted by Kardashian, the longtime Kardashian-Jenner family friend is seen toned and tanned, her hair messy. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 23 June 2026 Blond, blue-eyed and perpetually tanned, Harmon served as Groucho Marx’s assistant on the 1961 CBS game show Tell It to Groucho, then starred as a girl in Hawaii who gets mixed up in a robbery in the beach party movie One Way Wahine (1965). — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026 His skin is tanned, similar to a Lunarian king. — Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 Before then, it was thought that indoor tanners were about 75% percent more likely to develop melanoma than those who have never tanned indoors, and that just one session in a tanning bed could increase the risk by 20 percent. — Tori Crowther, Allure, 19 Mar. 2026 Tessum, 36, tall, lean, and tanned, already has two world records for trips to the North Pole. — Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026 Her privileged best friend, coming off an unsatisfying nose job, takes the drug and shows up the next day blonde, tanned and ready for the runway. — Hunter Ingram, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026 Tall and tanned, the Portland native moved to Palm Springs, yes, during the pandemic. — Jason Sheeler, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026

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Adjective

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

Definition of bronzed

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Deploying everything from pickled green strawberries and fresh peas to whipped labneh with Banyul vinegar glaze, artful Viennoiserie evokes more than a little whimsy that spans sweet and savory.

— The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
If a recipe calls for 1 cup (unwhipped) whipping cream, substitute 2 cups whipped dessert topping, such as Cool Whip.

— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of whipped

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Tuxedo kitten Paolina bounced onto my chest and licked my fingers.

— Solvej Schou, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Her entire face got licked clean off her head when suburban floodwaters breached the cardboard hull protecting Kath’s basement memorabilia stack a few months before I was born.

— Claire Carusillo, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of licked

Adjective

The espresso-brown Italian leather satchel is a roomy everyday bag that still looks elevated enough for dinner.

— Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026
But according to Williams, light causes hydrogen peroxide to break down faster, which is why it’s sold in brown bottles.

— Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of brown

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On the night of Thursday, August 30, the skies of London slashed with lightning, while two dock fires cast a red glow over the city.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026
Her brown leather jacket was pierced with 60 stab wounds, and her throat had been slashed nearly ear to ear.

— Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of slashed

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The team's official drumline, The Pack, pounded on illuminated drums during quarter breaks, while Skye, the team's sassy, blue-haired lioness mascot, jumped onto the T-shirt cannon to launch souvenir merchandise high into stadium seats.

— Odette Yousef, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026
Rodriguez pounded the strike zone, issuing his only walk in the sixth inning.

— Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of pounded

Adjective

Stargazers can observe the ruddy hue of the lunar surface with the naked eye, though binoculars or a small telescope will highlight the sharp, bright contrast along the crescent rim of the moon that remains outside Earth’s umbra.

— Michael d'Estries, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026
Both men appeared in court Monday, still bearing the ruddy complexions of people who had spent an extended period of time outdoors.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of ruddy

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The main space includes a custom kitchen with an induction Verona stove, leathered granite counters and a large copper farmhouse sink.

— Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Inside, the home features 10-foot coffered ceilings, white oak floors, and a kitchen with a La Cornue range and light leathered marble countertops.

— BusinessDen, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026

Definition of leathered

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