bronze

noun

Definition of bronzenext
as in silver

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Recent Examples of bronze Her mother, Rizza, was a Southeast Asian Games bronze medalist in swimming before becoming the CFO of a major telecommunications firm, while her uncle Noli is a former high-ranking official in Philippine basketball. — Max Gao, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026 When in bloom, the compact, mounding plants resemble a cushion covered in small double flowers in white, yellow, lavender, pink, purple, red, orange, bronze or rust. — ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026 The product’s newest shade, Beachglow—a beautiful soft golden bronze—was the perfect match. — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 31 Aug. 2026 After entering the compound’s main gate, guarded by a bronze statue of a steer, the men were led to their new living quarters. — Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bronze
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  1. silver
  2. gold
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  • Precious metals like gold and silver can quickly become discolored by skin care and styling products, and pearls are also extremely sensitive to them.
    — Larissa Ratschkowski, Glamour, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Mirroring the look of King’s footwear, Osaka sported a metallic silver pleated top with a mock neckline and no sleeves.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of silver
Noun
  • The decor is heavily inspired by various forms of Mexican art, including La Huasteca embroidery, which focuses on bright floral and geometric patterns, as well as touches of gold accents inspired by Mayan culture.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Last October, a woman was arrested and charged over the theft of gold from the Natural History Museum in Paris.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of gold

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“Bronze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bronze. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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