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
Synonyms
Examples of shiny in a Sentence
we could see our reflections in the shiny surface of the marble walls
Recent Examples on the Web
And the choice of shiny, reflective stainless steel is also significant.
—
Donovan X. Ramsey, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2024
These groups were well represented at the elaborate ceremony, where the stage was adorned with shiny new electric vehicles.
—Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2024
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Alchemical ambience
Across the courtyard, the new still room resembles a vast industrial greenhouse with four shiny new copper stills as its exotic plants.
—Angus MacKinnon, CNN, 13 Apr. 2024
Though Rihanna's eyes are covered by her translucent brown aviator sunglasses, there's still makeup inspo to be gleaned from this night-out look, notably the shiny rusty red lip gloss.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Apr. 2024
Vanadis’s eyes look like two giant, shiny red balloons that have been strapped to a thin worm’s body.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024
Starting Friday, visitors will find baguettes and sweet potato Pullman loaves showcased on shelves behind the register, while pastries — flaky escargots stuffed with ramps and Cantal cheese, shiny canelés — await on silver trays.
—Devorah Lev-Tov Kin Woo Ella Riley-Adams Jameson Montgomery Kurt Soller Megan O’Sullivan, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
In the video, one of the suspects appears to wrestle away an item believed to be Roberts’ rifle, while another suspect hits Roberts in the head with a long shiny item, possibly a baseball bat, before a gunshot is heard, according to the affidavit.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2024
The result will apparently be a glossy appearance instead of brushed, looking more like the shiny finish that was the trademark of stainless steel bands on some iPhones since the iPhone X.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Donovan X. Ramsey, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2024
These groups were well represented at the elaborate ceremony, where the stage was adorned with shiny new electric vehicles.
—Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2024
Related article The wild, remote island at the heart of a billion-dollar industry
Alchemical ambience
Across the courtyard, the new still room resembles a vast industrial greenhouse with four shiny new copper stills as its exotic plants.
—Angus MacKinnon, CNN, 13 Apr. 2024
Though Rihanna's eyes are covered by her translucent brown aviator sunglasses, there's still makeup inspo to be gleaned from this night-out look, notably the shiny rusty red lip gloss.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Apr. 2024
Vanadis’s eyes look like two giant, shiny red balloons that have been strapped to a thin worm’s body.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024
Starting Friday, visitors will find baguettes and sweet potato Pullman loaves showcased on shelves behind the register, while pastries — flaky escargots stuffed with ramps and Cantal cheese, shiny canelés — await on silver trays.
—Devorah Lev-Tov Kin Woo Ella Riley-Adams Jameson Montgomery Kurt Soller Megan O’Sullivan, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
In the video, one of the suspects appears to wrestle away an item believed to be Roberts’ rifle, while another suspect hits Roberts in the head with a long shiny item, possibly a baseball bat, before a gunshot is heard, according to the affidavit.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2024
The result will apparently be a glossy appearance instead of brushed, looking more like the shiny finish that was the trademark of stainless steel bands on some iPhones since the iPhone X.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Shiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shiny. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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