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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.
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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
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
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Services include cataract surgery, LASIK and refractive surgery, glaucoma management, retinal and vitreous care, corneal transplants, oculoplastic surgery, neuro-ophthalmology and pediatric ophthalmology.—
Community's Choice Awards,
Oklahoman,
7 Mar. 2026
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As in much of McGuane’s fiction, the natural environment—in this case, the vitreous Florida flats, and the angler-tormenting tarpon, permit, and bonefish that populate them—provides the foil.—
Tyler Austin Harper,
The Atlantic,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Unlike your standard airy, glazed ring, these are irregularly shaped, crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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But this torus, which is a surface, looks drastically different than the outside of a glazed bakery doughnut.—
Rachel Crowell,
Scientific American,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The translucent iMac became the bestselling computer in history.—
March 8,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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There’s something very almost translucent about them.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Consider mixing metals like polished nickel or un-lacquered brass for a more timeless and curated look.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
4 Feb. 2026
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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
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New images captured by the James Webb Space Telescope reveal what looks eerily like a brain floating in space and housed inside a semitransparent skull.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
27 Feb. 2026
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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
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In front of the Louvre Pyramid, Eileen Gu stepped out this week wearing a set of diaphanous wings — a fitting ensemble for an Olympic athlete whose sport sends her airborne.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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The semi-diaphanous design featured see-through long sleeves as well as sheer mesh that bared her sides and appeared to wrap around the back.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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Under his meticulous care, the gleaming red sports car has been souped up to generate 400-horsepower turbo performance, but retains much of the original features and feel.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The trailer features stunning images of the massive gleaming white cube that was the centerpiece of the staging and Instagram-worthy shots of the pryo and special effects that made the tour a must-see for fans.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
10 Dec. 2025
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Eloise's shining moment comes in Quinn's To Sir Phillip, With Love, and follows her love story with Sir Phillip Crane—yes, that Phillip, who married his late brother's true love Marina Thompson.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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Her world, fueled by her life, was the shining and irrefutable definition of integrity.—
Josh Peter,
USA Today,
20 Dec. 2025
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“Glassy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glassy. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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