1
archaic
: beautiful
2
archaic
: shining, resplendent
1
a
: a bright or shining condition : brightness
b
: a subdued glitter approaching but short of optical reflection
c
: a lustrous surface imparted to textiles through finishing processes or use of shiny yarns
2
: a textile exhibiting notable sheen
Synonyms
Examples of sheen in a Sentence
Noun
Her hair has a sheen to it.
polished the metal until it had an even sheen
Recent Examples on the Web
Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2022
The impact resistant lenses can stand up to wildest show with UV protection and polarized lenses to further protect your peepers, and the ultra-sheen design, available in 5 colors, is guaranteed to steal the spotlight.
—Brandon Schultz, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2022
Note that flat-sheen paint works best to replicate the look of unglazed encaustic or cement tile.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2021
My Sheets Rock The Regulator $169.00 Bamboo Twill Sheets Made from bamboo twill, these breathable sheets have the softness of rayon with a sheen finish.
—Lauren Levy, NBC News, 10 Mar. 2021
Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2023
Meanwhile, the skin at Dion Lee was near phosphorescent, the silvery sheen something akin to an ethereal angel or a straight-up cyborg.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2023
The latter was already buffed to a brilliant R&B sheen thanks to production and songwriting contributions from Babyface, the Rascals, and BLK.
—Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 25 May 2023
Professor:Oily sheen on East Palestine creek behaving like vinyl chloride So far, Ohio EPA says its tests have not detected vinyl chloride in waterways.
—Anna Staver, The Enquirer, 24 Feb. 2023
Boaters off Orange County and residents of Newport Beach started reporting a petroleum smell in the air and oily sheen on the water Friday afternoon, Oct. 1.
—Christopher Weber, ajc, 8 Oct. 2021
But old pennies have a nice copper sheen all the way through.
—Vincent T. Davis, ExpressNews.com, 18 Jan. 2021
This diner digs their seasoning: bacon, thyme, red vinegar and a finishing touch of butter to give the beans sheen.
—Washington Post, 14 Aug. 2020
Ernesto Lechner, SPIN, 16 Apr. 2024
Bottega Veneta’s was particularly eye-catching as it was made of a sheen leather.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 3 Apr. 2024
The original game was knocked for its subpar visuals, but the sequel, built on the RE Engine that gives games like Street Fighter 6 and Resident Evil 4 their sheen, fares much better.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2024
If Palm Beach is a bubble, beyond its iridescent sheen in 1969 were the realities of the Vietnam War and the fight for equal rights.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2024
The sheen did not match archived samples from nearby oil platforms, according to the agency.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2024
In a nice design touch, the ULT button and the Sony logos sport a holographic, multicolor sheen.
—PCMAG, 11 Apr. 2024
Crews placed 2,400 feet of containment boom around the ship to stop a sheen from spreading into the water, according to Coast Guard Petty Officer Kimberly Reaves.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2024
Some of the hazmat containers were breached, and a sheen was identified in the water that will be dealt with by the authorities.
—Lawrence Richard, Fox News, 28 Mar. 2024
Adjective
Prime tile using a bonding primer, then coat floors with a flat-sheen base color.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2022
The impact resistant lenses can stand up to wildest show with UV protection and polarized lenses to further protect your peepers, and the ultra-sheen design, available in 5 colors, is guaranteed to steal the spotlight.
—Brandon Schultz, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2022
Note that flat-sheen paint works best to replicate the look of unglazed encaustic or cement tile.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2021
My Sheets Rock The Regulator $169.00 Bamboo Twill Sheets Made from bamboo twill, these breathable sheets have the softness of rayon with a sheen finish.
—Lauren Levy, NBC News, 10 Mar. 2021
Verb
Remove weights and parchment paper, and bake until crust has lost its raw dough sheen, 5 to 7 minutes.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2023
Meanwhile, the skin at Dion Lee was near phosphorescent, the silvery sheen something akin to an ethereal angel or a straight-up cyborg.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2023
The latter was already buffed to a brilliant R&B sheen thanks to production and songwriting contributions from Babyface, the Rascals, and BLK.
—Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 25 May 2023
Professor:Oily sheen on East Palestine creek behaving like vinyl chloride So far, Ohio EPA says its tests have not detected vinyl chloride in waterways.
—Anna Staver, The Enquirer, 24 Feb. 2023
Boaters off Orange County and residents of Newport Beach started reporting a petroleum smell in the air and oily sheen on the water Friday afternoon, Oct. 1.
—Christopher Weber, ajc, 8 Oct. 2021
But old pennies have a nice copper sheen all the way through.
—Vincent T. Davis, ExpressNews.com, 18 Jan. 2021
This diner digs their seasoning: bacon, thyme, red vinegar and a finishing touch of butter to give the beans sheen.
—Washington Post, 14 Aug. 2020
Noun
José José – Vive Long before the affectations of the ‘80s turned his records into slick synthetic affairs, Mexican crooner José José inhabited a larger-than-life realm populated by harpsichords and the analog sheen of his booming voice.
—Ernesto Lechner, SPIN, 16 Apr. 2024
Bottega Veneta’s was particularly eye-catching as it was made of a sheen leather.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 3 Apr. 2024
The original game was knocked for its subpar visuals, but the sequel, built on the RE Engine that gives games like Street Fighter 6 and Resident Evil 4 their sheen, fares much better.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2024
If Palm Beach is a bubble, beyond its iridescent sheen in 1969 were the realities of the Vietnam War and the fight for equal rights.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2024
The sheen did not match archived samples from nearby oil platforms, according to the agency.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2024
In a nice design touch, the ULT button and the Sony logos sport a holographic, multicolor sheen.
—PCMAG, 11 Apr. 2024
Crews placed 2,400 feet of containment boom around the ship to stop a sheen from spreading into the water, according to Coast Guard Petty Officer Kimberly Reaves.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2024
Some of the hazmat containers were breached, and a sheen was identified in the water that will be dealt with by the authorities.
—Lawrence Richard, Fox News, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Sheen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sheen. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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