as in shining
giving off or reflecting much light
we could see our reflections in the shiny surface of the marble walls
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Recent Examples of shiny
Others were after shiny Pokémon like Carbink, Frigibax, Arctibax and Baxcalibur, and costumed Pokémon such as a dapper Pikachu with a top hat or a version of Falinks dressed up like a train.
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Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
This is the philosophical tension at the heart of FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s shiny new toy.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 16 June 2025
Smooth, shiny hair without your usual breakage while detangling.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 5 June 2025
Be boringly consistent while everyone else chases shiny new tactics.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
This is the philosophical tension at the heart of FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s shiny new toy.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 16 June 2025
Smooth, shiny hair without your usual breakage while detangling.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 5 June 2025
Be boringly consistent while everyone else chases shiny new tactics.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for shiny
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shiny
Adjective
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Attendees rode in support of and alongside community member Eva Zamora, who is a shining example of how to live your best life with Parkinson’s disease and takes cycle classes at EōS regularly, a news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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Her next shining moment comes when two young sisters enter the hospital.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Giants first baseman Dom Smith, who played with Devers in Boston last season, offered a glowing endorsement of his former teammate.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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That shopper isn’t the only person who left a glowing review.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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In each, Agrippina is dead, luminous, in opulent jewelry or surrounded by fine furs and cloths.—
Diana Arterian
June 16,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2025
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Not just the owner of some of the best eyebrows of the moment, the ‘Levitating’ singer has the kind of clear, luminous skin that most of us can only dream of.—
Georgia Day,
Vogue,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Houses are made of wood and painted bright shades of red, yellow or blue.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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The dress featured white block trims against the bright blue.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
14 June 2025
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When Richard Ellmann’s James Joyce hit the shelves in 1959, the sheer size of the book (842 pages, 100 longer than Ulysses ) was as dazzling as the degree of detail.—
Eric Bulson,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2025
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Romance and your creative potential will be dazzling!—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
13 June 2025
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Hurley, wearing a cowboy hat, sports a radiant smile as the couple leans against an old wooden fence in the middle of what appears to be an open field, not unlike the one seen in Hurley's new post.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
11 June 2025
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True to its name, this skin tint feels akin to a serum and is infused with serum-like ingredients, such as squalane, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid for an absolutely radiant, glowing finish.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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And all of the brilliant military minds involved in this attack.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2025
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The fit is brilliant, and the Rockets don’t really lose any of their depth or identity with it.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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The play’s sound (Carolyn Downing) is rich and lustrous throughout, notable showcasing the Indian musical cadences (Andrew T. Mackay is the composer) that propel early scenes.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
5 June 2025
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Her look consisted of a velvety column skirt with a blue floral blossom design against a white backdrop; the garment was finished with long and lustrous gold fringe at the bottom.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
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“Shiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shiny. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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