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
The couple both wore glossy black leather cowboy shirts with white piping and matching slim-fit pants.
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Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Lip gloss is a makeup product designed to give lips a dose of color along with a glossy shine.
—Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2025
In time, and with regular use, the seasoning layer will become robust enough that rust won’t be much of an issue, and you’ll be rewarded with a glossy, naturally nonstick surface.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
Beetles gel polish set 110 pieces: on sale for $49
Original price: $59.99
(Amazon)
Gel nail polish sets like this 110 piece one from Beetles makes a long-lasting, glossy finish possible because the polish dries and sets under a special UV light.
—Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Lip gloss is a makeup product designed to give lips a dose of color along with a glossy shine.
—Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2025
In time, and with regular use, the seasoning layer will become robust enough that rust won’t be much of an issue, and you’ll be rewarded with a glossy, naturally nonstick surface.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
Beetles gel polish set 110 pieces: on sale for $49
Original price: $59.99
(Amazon)
Gel nail polish sets like this 110 piece one from Beetles makes a long-lasting, glossy finish possible because the polish dries and sets under a special UV light.
—Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for glossy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glossy
Adjective
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Royal beauty is all about subtlety: a whisper of nail color, a polished updo, delicate highlights.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
1 May 2025
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Yet beneath the polished surface of C-suite success, especially during the economic crisis, only a few acknowledge the reality: anxiety.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Snapped up by the singer from the fall 2025 collection, the hefty piece had a puffer-like construction to it—but it was finished with sleek details typical of the house, with gold hardware at the neckline.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2025
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Today’s modern Colonial is likely influenced by the current swing from sleek interior designs towards more traditional styles, but streamlined for contemporary lifestyles.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 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 9 May. 2025.
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