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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To gently keep birds out of your planters, check them often and use subtle deterrents like peppermint cotton balls or shiny hanging strips.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
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—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
Players will return to the assembly line soon, welcomed by a shiny, state-of-the-art workspace.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
That perfect idea, the one with all the spark and dazzle, isn’t so shiny anymore.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
Players will return to the assembly line soon, welcomed by a shiny, state-of-the-art workspace.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Gomez paired the shiny heels with a black dress from the Carolina Herrera spring 2026 collection.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
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“Shiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shiny. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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