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
Kelsey Kushner, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2024
Coat Appearance: After combing the product through my cat’s medium-long hair, her coat had a glossy sheen that looked healthy and smooth.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
Coast Guard officials have not determined what caused an oil sheen that appeared off Huntington Beach last week, officials said Monday afternoon.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2024
Just changing the reflective sheen alone might fool cameras.
—Jim Radcliffe, Orange County Register, 8 Mar. 2024
Perfect for those who want a bit of sheen without glitter.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2024
The slick sheen was spotted about 1 1/2 miles off Huntington Beach in Orange County, about 40 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles, and appeared to be about 2 1/2 miles long, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 8 Mar. 2024
Hair glazes also fall into the at-home gloss category and leave behind a glassy sheen while tamping down on frizz but is usually clear.
—Mary Honkus, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2024
The new owners have spent the last few weeks quietly readying the space, tinkering with recipes; the breakfast sandwich and jerk chicken sandwich are now served on Jamaican-style coco bread with a golden sheen of crust.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 20 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
One of the hazardous materials on board included sheen, which is used in paint, that has leaked into the Patapsco River.
—Kelsey Kushner, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2024
Coat Appearance: After combing the product through my cat’s medium-long hair, her coat had a glossy sheen that looked healthy and smooth.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
Coast Guard officials have not determined what caused an oil sheen that appeared off Huntington Beach last week, officials said Monday afternoon.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2024
Just changing the reflective sheen alone might fool cameras.
—Jim Radcliffe, Orange County Register, 8 Mar. 2024
Perfect for those who want a bit of sheen without glitter.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2024
The slick sheen was spotted about 1 1/2 miles off Huntington Beach in Orange County, about 40 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles, and appeared to be about 2 1/2 miles long, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 8 Mar. 2024
Hair glazes also fall into the at-home gloss category and leave behind a glassy sheen while tamping down on frizz but is usually clear.
—Mary Honkus, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2024
The new owners have spent the last few weeks quietly readying the space, tinkering with recipes; the breakfast sandwich and jerk chicken sandwich are now served on Jamaican-style coco bread with a golden sheen of crust.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
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“Sheen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sheen. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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