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
Examples of sheen in a Sentence
Noun
Her hair has a sheen to it.
polished the metal until it had an even sheen
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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
Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
For this, Don Banda worked with the same material used in umbrellas, a feat in itself to source, in order to get the same texture and sheen that the dress in the music video has.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 15 Mar. 2025
Lily Wohlner, Allure, 12 July 2025
There is a sheen of poetic perfection to the film; Jesse and Céline are idealized lovers who look like grunge-era fashion models and speak with an unguarded openness.
—Judy Berman, Time, 10 July 2025
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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
Verb
With Lovato’s Bora Bora appearance, the Ascent sandal joins a growing list of Rossi styles that anchor looks blending structure, sheen, and subtle impact, whether on tour, TV, or the tail end of a honeymoon.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
For this, Don Banda worked with the same material used in umbrellas, a feat in itself to source, in order to get the same texture and sheen that the dress in the music video has.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 15 Mar. 2025
Noun
Stick to the classics like the Bobbi Brown Easy Neutrals Eyeshadow & Eyeliner set, or add some sheen to your everyday routine with a glowy primer.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 12 July 2025
There is a sheen of poetic perfection to the film; Jesse and Céline are idealized lovers who look like grunge-era fashion models and speak with an unguarded openness.
—Judy Berman, Time, 10 July 2025
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“Sheen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sheen. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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