metallic
Example Sentences
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He arrives at election counts wearing a metallic dustbin-shaped helmet, a silver cape and silver-and-black armour and brandishing his razor-sharp, deadpan sense of humour.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
When too much potassium salt is added, foods can develop a metallic taste.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026
But they are expensive and typically use a metallic element - vanadium - that is only produced in a few places round the world.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
The metallic is pulling it all together and the butterfly clips.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
Audrey held up a metallic silver polish and a neon green one.
From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence
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