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
In mild climates, the glossy green foliage remains evergreen.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
The mid-’90s was a glossy magazine gold rush, just before the internet yanked the rug out from under legacy media.
—Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 18 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, spirulina extract boosts shine for glossy hair.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
The pastries are made overnight and are set out each morning, still fresh, in neat rows of powdered sugar and glossy icing.
—Vivian Richey, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
The mid-’90s was a glossy magazine gold rush, just before the internet yanked the rug out from under legacy media.
—Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 18 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, spirulina extract boosts shine for glossy hair.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
The pastries are made overnight and are set out each morning, still fresh, in neat rows of powdered sugar and glossy icing.
—Vivian Richey, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for glossy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glossy
Adjective
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Designed to fall just above the ankle, the wide-leg pair looks great with dainty flats and polished loafers.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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But what looks convincing in a quick DIY video can feel far less polished in real life—especially in bright, everyday spaces where imperfections are hard to hide.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Think stylish airport outfits, sleek carry-ons, smart tech, and practical travel accessories all seriously marked down for the holiday weekend.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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This sleek, inventive shoulder bag is well under $100 but looks way pricier.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The spaces get smaller and smaller as the shark approaches, radiating a sense of that closing distance until the string stabs cut into the listener like so many glistening teeth.—
Alex Galbraith,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
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Below-zero temperatures have beauty insiders daydreaming about being under the tropical sun; their faces bronzed, their hair sandy, and their nails glistening like the ocean.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 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 23 Feb. 2026.
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