How to Use sheen in a Sentence

sheen

noun
  • Her hair has a sheen to it.
  • In fact, the steel wool didn't even remove any of the silky sheen on the fabric.
    Michelle Rostamian, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Once firm, the shells are fully baked and will have a glossy sheen.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2023
  • But the mirror-like sheen on wheels, bumpers and grilles comes at a cost.
    Tony Briscoestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2023
  • The trousers were super wide legged and and had a gorgeous sheen.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 15 Sep. 2023
  • The resulting ribs had a dark sheen and tacky caramelization of the BBQ sauce.
    Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2023
  • On Friday morning, a sheen could be seen on the water around the boat.
    Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 7 July 2023
  • Not quite an oil and not quite a lacquer, Nail Glow will give your mani a clean sheen.
    Yerin Kim, Seventeen, 16 Feb. 2023
  • But in what seems like a blink of an eye, Apple’s sheen is starting to fade.
    Jeran Wittenstein, Fortune, 16 Mar. 2024
  • For a sumptuous look, paint your shelves in a bold hue with a high gloss sheen.
    Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2023
  • And sort of the technical signature, this is - this does have the sheen.
    CBS News, 2 July 2023
  • Hers were pink, but still had us all googly-eyed at their shiny sheen.
    Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 13 Jan. 2023
  • The fabric has a slight sheen, giving it a formal look.
    Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2023
  • The blue sheen of the panels has faded with time, and the glass has been cracked for several years.
    Karishma Mehrotra, Washington Post, 31 July 2023
  • The early resume, though, has been losing sheen as of late.
    Bryce Millercolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2023
  • The finest moonstones will be colorless, or white, with a sheen of blue.
    Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2023
  • Launching in 2023, these new tinted lip oils leave a nice, glossy sheen.
    Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 31 July 2023
  • The hair has more of a sheen than a plasticky, reflective shine.
    Jihan Forbes, Allure, 1 Aug. 2023
  • The sheen on my fingers reminds me it’s fried food, but there are no drops of oil anywhere.
    Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 25 Nov. 2022
  • So Hughes decided to create a kit that puts the degree of sheen in the hands of the consumer.
    Dianna Mazzone, Allure, 10 Oct. 2023
  • The long-lasting polish mimics the sheen and texture of a gel polish and is said to last up to 10 days.
    Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2024
  • The design is offered in either gold or silver, each of which has a sheen to it.
    Kristen (kj) Callihan, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2023
  • The stock has a noticeable sheen to it, and the depth and richness of a bone broth that’s been simmering away for hours.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2024
  • With a sleek finish and hint of sheen, this cropped bootcut style (with stretch!) was made for going out.
    Paula Lee, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2023
  • In the movies, even casual erotic hookups tend to be viewed through a sheen of stardom.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 Feb. 2023
  • Perfect for those who want a bit of sheen without glitter.
    Iman Balagam, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2024
  • These sheets are unbelievably soft, have a silky sheen, and are so smooth.
    Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 23 Feb. 2024
  • To achieve the look, Tilbury applied a gold sheen to models’s temples, along their cheekbones, across the bridges of their noses, and even on the bows of their lips.
    Twiggy Jalloh, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2023
  • Just glide the stick wherever your skin needs some extra sheen.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 Nov. 2023
  • The fabric is really a nice satin with a gorgeous sheen.
    Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2023

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