as in gleam
brightness created by light reflected from a surface
polished the metal until it had an even sheen
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as in to shimmer
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Recent Examples of sheen
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
Andy Andersen, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
And even after a couple of hours, you’ll be shocked to find that both the tint and the divinely dewy sheen remain.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
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Noun
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
Verb
The episode structures the lead-up to the fateful robbery with a neo-noir sheen, utilizing multiple points of view set within the same time frame.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
And even after a couple of hours, you’ll be shocked to find that both the tint and the divinely dewy sheen remain.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheen
Noun
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Then buff the steel with a dry cloth, wiping in the same direction as the metal's grain to bring back that gleam.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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Below, the Winged Victory gleams in the garden.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Heat over medium just until shimmering, 8 to 10 minutes.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Sep. 2025
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Imagine the rivers of France, Germany, and Austria shimmering under the sunlight in warm-weather months, stopping in Vienna at a famous coffeehouse.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Best case is glowing reviews and great buzz buoy the film’s relevance among moviegoers for one week after another.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
27 Sep. 2025
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In videos shared to the meteor society and to local TV outlets, the satellite’s breakup appeared dramatic but serene, moving slowly across the sky and trailing glowing fragments for several seconds.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With a permanent glint in his eye, Philip was the rock that kept Queen Elizabeth smiling.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Top it off with a glint of silver.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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About an hour into the reception, Guadagnino arrived — still clad in his glittering ensemble.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
27 Sep. 2025
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The Musical, stepping into the role of Satine, the glittering nightclub star and tragic heroine made famous by Nicole Kidman on screen.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Their early months of dating were a whirlwind as Demmer, a stranger to the spotlight, and Humphrey, jaded by the glare of fame, got to know each other — trying to keep it as private as possible.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Unfortunately, things took a dramatic turn at the end of the hour when Drew arrived at the church, drawing intense glares from nearly everyone in attendance.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 4 winner Monét X Change now has a lovely engagement ring to glisten alongside her crown and scepter.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
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Meg lived in a somewhat offbeat district, but the tall shabby houses, some of them painted in garish colours, were soon left behind and gave place to discreetly glistening cream or white facades behind one of which Leonora lived.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Wash and finish with a clear gloss treatment to help seal the color and boost shine.—
Maureen Choi,
Glamour,
25 Sep. 2025
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Bryant’s lips were carefully lined with a brown taupe and colored in with a translucent gloss.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Sheen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheen. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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