as in polished
having a shiny surface or finish
the glossy finish on the gym floor a sports car with an interior upholstered with glossy leather
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Recent Examples of glossy
Yet celebrity’s glossy facades can obscure finer truths.
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Beatrice Loayza, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2025
Bouncing off glossy metal, being devoured by voluptuous fabrics or pouring out of lamp heads, light is always a design star.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Only after addressing each concern systematically—not with glossy brochures but with transparent communication and concrete commitments—did the community embrace what became a transformative project.
—Lynn Godfrey, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Laneige Peach Iced Tea Glowy Lip Balm A lightweight, daytime counterpart to the lip sleeping mask, the glowy lip balm variation also has a glossy but non-sticky finish that makes your lips look healthy and hydrated.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2025
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Beatrice Loayza, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2025
Bouncing off glossy metal, being devoured by voluptuous fabrics or pouring out of lamp heads, light is always a design star.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Only after addressing each concern systematically—not with glossy brochures but with transparent communication and concrete commitments—did the community embrace what became a transformative project.
—Lynn Godfrey, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Laneige Peach Iced Tea Glowy Lip Balm A lightweight, daytime counterpart to the lip sleeping mask, the glowy lip balm variation also has a glossy but non-sticky finish that makes your lips look healthy and hydrated.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glossy
Adjective
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Express is a very polished and well-featured product that lets users jump straight into just about any digital design task, but it’s particularly suited to small businesses or independent content creators.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Previously, Barcelona items have only been available in various leathers, with polished chrome frames.—
Nick Remsen,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Spring is here, which means hydration and moisture is the biggest trend, from sopping wet curls to sleek chignons and water waves.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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Housed in a sleek, black PVD full CNC stainless steel shell, the Alien Brain IEMs have a modern aesthetic along with durability and resonance control.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Pop a satin version on top of your usual night-out curls to make the 'do feel glamorous.—
Jasmine Washington,
Seventeen,
18 Jan. 2023
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From satin pillowcases to a hydrating moisturizer, all of these products are on sale for less than $25.—
Isabel Garcia,
Peoplemag,
13 Jan. 2023
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“Glossy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glossy. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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