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
Sweet-tart fruit bakes into a glossy, jammy filling beneath a blanket of tender lemon-scented cream biscuits inspired by strawberry shortcake pastry.
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Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 May 2026
Continue cooking and tossing until the tomato and fat merge to create a beautiful, glossy sauce that coats the pasta, about 30 seconds more.
—Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
The mix of different textures really helps elevate the Q9’s interior, which leaves glossy finishes behind in favor of matte wherever possible.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
The buildable, glossy pigments are cushioned with shea butter, squalane, and passionfruit extract for long-lasting moisture.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026
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Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 May 2026
Continue cooking and tossing until the tomato and fat merge to create a beautiful, glossy sauce that coats the pasta, about 30 seconds more.
—Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
The mix of different textures really helps elevate the Q9’s interior, which leaves glossy finishes behind in favor of matte wherever possible.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
The buildable, glossy pigments are cushioned with shea butter, squalane, and passionfruit extract for long-lasting moisture.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for glossy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glossy
Adjective
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The structured top handle makes this bag a polished option, while the removable shoulder strap transforms it into an everyday staple.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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At the center is a quartz crystal accompanied by recordings of titanium being hammered and polished.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Today’s wedge sandals feel markedly sleeker, trading bulk for minimalist lines, sculptural heels and refined proportions that elevate the once-divisive shoe into something far more polished.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
17 May 2026
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Microsoft Office 2024 includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote — all updated with a sleek new interface and powerful AI tools.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Marcloid may often employ the sonic language of misery and darkness, but her glistening synths, rubbery rhythms, and radioactive colors transform a raging storm into an expression of radiant, high-definition joy.—
Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
8 May 2026
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The entry foyer, with its vaulted ceiling and glistening floor, is welcoming and impressive.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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 19 May. 2026.
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