as in polished
having a shiny surface or finish
the glossy finish on the gym floor a sports car with an interior upholstered with glossy leather
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Recent Examples of glossy
Toss the pasta with the Pecorino cream, gradually adjusting with more pasta water to create a glossy, smooth sauce that perfectly coats the noodles.
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Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
This Sprinter Boxwood from Proven Winners, available at Home Depot, has glossy evergreen foliage and is fast-growing.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 May 2025
The nylon also has a glossy sheen to it, which reviewers say adds just enough glam to their outfits.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2025
And not switch to some glossy, Millionaire-like set?
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 2 May 2025
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Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
This Sprinter Boxwood from Proven Winners, available at Home Depot, has glossy evergreen foliage and is fast-growing.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 May 2025
The nylon also has a glossy sheen to it, which reviewers say adds just enough glam to their outfits.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2025
And not switch to some glossy, Millionaire-like set?
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 2 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for glossy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glossy
Adjective
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The Pill also delivers big, polished sound, with refined clarity and punctual definition.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
24 May 2025
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The waterproof, lightweight EVA (Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate) fabrication of any Birkenstock shoe would also be a fun choice for this look in lieu of the polished leather Boston style and would add a bit more shine to the fashion-forward look.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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The interiors are another reason to post up here, balancing sleek stainless steel appliances and concrete floors with cozy accents like wood paneling, tactile linens, and a wallpaper mural in the bedroom.—
Shannon Sharpe,
Architectural Digest,
21 May 2025
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Guests start outside on a heated patio with small bites before moving into a sleek dining room for a multi-course meal.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Pop a satin version on top of your usual night-out curls to make the 'do feel glamorous.—
Jasmine Washington,
Seventeen,
18 Jan. 2023
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From satin pillowcases to a hydrating moisturizer, all of these products are on sale for less than $25.—
Isabel Garcia,
Peoplemag,
13 Jan. 2023
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“Glossy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glossy. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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