glassy

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Recent Examples of glassy That would be the ultra-plush, ultra-glassy, ultra-nourishing formula with oils like safflower, jojoba, olive, sunflower seed, and castor, as well as two additional, ridiculously flattering shades. Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025 Internally, the residence channels a certain European je ne sais quoi with elegant paned windows, glassy French doors, exposed beam ceilings, and stately fireplaces. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2024 The Alaskan storm generated a huge ocean swell that was glassier than a champagne flute when the clouds lifted on Saturday afternoon, mesmerizing surfers. Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2024 Selena Gomez accredit their effortlessly smooth and glassy skin — even under the camera flashes — to the skillful use of a primer that perfects those pores. Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 19 Oct. 2022 The pavilion’s second story contains a glassy indoor-outdoor chapel and event terrace that respectfully frames views of the temple’s dome and stained glass windows. Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2022 Even the church itself, visible at the edge of some of the photographs, just beyond the parking lot, gives little away; its glassy modern exterior could as easily be a shopping mall as a sanctuary. Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glassy
Adjective
  • To gouge out the parasitic pillager, the doctors performed a pars plana vitrectomy—a procedure that involves sucking out some of the jelly-like vitreous inside the eye.
    Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Collect blood and vitreous fluid, as well as hair and tissue samples.
    Peter Cummings, Scientific American, 3 June 2025
Adjective
  • And Dunkin’s glazed doughnut is just fine, though nothing spectacular.
    Shindy Chen, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Krispy Kreme's original melt-in-your-mouth glazed donut will always get top billing on the menu.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Voyeurism is making its way to handbags, via mesh, loose weaves and translucent fabrics, resulting in a see-through effect.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic and sauté, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
    Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • During restoration, the tables were repaired, reinforced and re-lacquered, while the chairs were reupholstered and restored to their original brand-new appearance.
    Isabelle Kliger, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • These devices use semitransparent fluorescent glass that absorbs part of the sunlight, emits light, and directs it to solar cells placed on the edges for power generation.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Its pedal, or the main part of its body, is semitransparent, flat and disc-like, researchers said.
    Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 20 June 2025
Adjective
  • Countless moths beat frenetically around the trap’s white, diaphanous panels, which are swaying with ghostly ripples in a gentle breeze.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Designers leaned into transparency, with diaphanous layers that revealed and concealed in equal measure.
    Essence, Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The best shining example of something that was influenced by us is the British version of The Office.
    Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
  • 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
Adjective
  • But Ayton has skill, a silky jumper, smooth footwork and a giant frame that can block off the paint on the other end.
    Fred Katz, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • This is no silky Maranello V-12; the noise is raw and uncouth.
    Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025

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“Glassy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glassy. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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