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
Small-ish drawers are hidden in the glossy wood paneling, and the television on the wall is disguised as a mirror.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
Beat on high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 10 minutes.
—Kate Bradshaw, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
This Southeast native vine shines with an abundance of fragrant, golden yellow blooms opening late winter to early spring against glossy evergreen foliage.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
Eventually, while building the chatbot with a developer using ChatGPT, ElevenLabs voice software, and the avatar platform HeyGen, Doyle realized the character needed to feel younger, glossier, and more manipulative.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 26 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
Beat on high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 10 minutes.
—Kate Bradshaw, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
This Southeast native vine shines with an abundance of fragrant, golden yellow blooms opening late winter to early spring against glossy evergreen foliage.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
Eventually, while building the chatbot with a developer using ChatGPT, ElevenLabs voice software, and the avatar platform HeyGen, Doyle realized the character needed to feel younger, glossier, and more manipulative.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for glossy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glossy
Adjective
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The Seleção has found a highly polished style of play that carried it to the 2025 UEFA Nations League title.—
Esteban Campanela,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Style this blouse with wide-leg pants for dinner reservations, historical site visits, theater outings, or any occasion that calls for a more polished dress code.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Michelle Pfeiffer wears a sleek black pantsuit at IndieWire TV Honors 2026 on June 4 in Los Angeles.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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With sleek designs, easy-to-use functionality, and options for the whole family, iTouch Wearables blends fashion and technology at accessible prices, perfect for life on the go.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Her floor-length skirt, which showed off a glimpse of her towering cream platform sandals, was covered in the same glistening embellishments as well as fringe tiers.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
26 May 2026
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His uniform and scalp were lined with glistening rivulets of oil, water, soot and sweat.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
24 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 8 Jun. 2026.
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