shinier; shiniest
1
: having a smooth glossy surface
shiny new shoes
2
a
: bright with the rays of the sun : sunshiny
b
: filled with light
3
: rubbed or worn smooth
4
: lustrous with natural secretions
a shiny nose
shininess
noun
Examples of shiny in a Sentence
we could see our reflections in the shiny surface of the marble walls
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This shiny lounge coffin measures over seven-and-a-half feet long (235cm) and a couple of feet high (65cm).
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New Atlas, 13 June 2026
In its place is a shinier, wealthier city.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Not only does the brand’s shampoo and conditioner make my hair feel so clean and look so shiny, but both formulas are also jam-packed with strengthening ingredients—avocado oil, olive oil, milk thistle, and growth-stimulating rosemary—that make the combo genuinely feel like a worthwhile luxury.
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 12 June 2026
Managing global supply chains has taught me that success is not about chasing shiny objects, but the gritty execution of multi-agent systems.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
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New Atlas, 13 June 2026
In its place is a shinier, wealthier city.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Not only does the brand’s shampoo and conditioner make my hair feel so clean and look so shiny, but both formulas are also jam-packed with strengthening ingredients—avocado oil, olive oil, milk thistle, and growth-stimulating rosemary—that make the combo genuinely feel like a worthwhile luxury.
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 12 June 2026
Managing global supply chains has taught me that success is not about chasing shiny objects, but the gritty execution of multi-agent systems.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for shiny
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“Shiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shiny. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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