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
The shallow Ethiopian gambella canoe basket makes a particularly good dining or coffee table centerpiece, especially as a counterpoint to glass or glossy surfaces that need grounding.
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 June 2026
Pham recommends pairing it with gold jewelry, linen looks, and glossy finishes to enhance the richness of the shade.
—Taryn Brooke, Glamour, 10 June 2026
The cruelty- and paraben-free lip balm has been dermatologist-tested and contains a subtle natural vanilla flavor that leaves a glossy finish.
—Olivia Bria, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
For now, the glossy new center, for many, will be a resonant antidote during a dark moment.
—Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 June 2026
Pham recommends pairing it with gold jewelry, linen looks, and glossy finishes to enhance the richness of the shade.
—Taryn Brooke, Glamour, 10 June 2026
The cruelty- and paraben-free lip balm has been dermatologist-tested and contains a subtle natural vanilla flavor that leaves a glossy finish.
—Olivia Bria, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
For now, the glossy new center, for many, will be a resonant antidote during a dark moment.
—Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glossy
Adjective
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Behind the polished facade of creator campaigns sits a workflow that is still largely manual.—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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For example, using geometry and the longitudinal position of the home, the team angled the awning over the windows in the main living space so shade falls in front of the house in summer and moves deep into the living area in winter to heat the polished concrete floor.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Flexibility and a glove-like fit make these Italian leather flats mold gently to your foot while keeping a sleek profile.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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While these sleek sandals have a similar square-toe shape as the above pair, the chain detailing along the upper strap is smaller and narrower.—
Olivia Dubyak,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Glazed butter is a trend that combines the stunning shade with a chrome topper for a glistening look that's good enough to eat.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
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Beef cheeks and tongues, Frenched racks of lamb, glistening hams, poulet de Bresse, and rabbits still with their heads, round eyes blinkless under long lashes frozen in the ice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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 19 Jun. 2026.
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