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
After application, strands look glossy and silky without feeling weighed down.
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Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
That’s a pitch that could have been reprinted from any glossy brochure to work at McKinsey, Facebook, or Rio Tinto Mining (as Libby, a Stanford grad, is surely aware).
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2026
Its glossy green leaves turn a dark red in autumn.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026
The English singer kept her sartorial statement simple—a glossy black leather trench and sky-scraper heels—to allow her breathtaking necklace and earrings from De Beers London’s latest high jewelry collection, Echo parure, take center stage.
—Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
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Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
That’s a pitch that could have been reprinted from any glossy brochure to work at McKinsey, Facebook, or Rio Tinto Mining (as Libby, a Stanford grad, is surely aware).
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2026
Its glossy green leaves turn a dark red in autumn.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026
The English singer kept her sartorial statement simple—a glossy black leather trench and sky-scraper heels—to allow her breathtaking necklace and earrings from De Beers London’s latest high jewelry collection, Echo parure, take center stage.
—Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glossy
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While sneakers have long been the walking shoe of choice among celebrities, fashion stylist Chelsea Hollenbeck recently told PEOPLE that 2026 favors its polished counterpart.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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The Carolina Pant, now marked down 32 percent, is made from a wool blend designed to protect against winter drafts, with a flattering high-rise fit that’s ideal for tucking in your most polished tops.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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To celebrate music’s biggest night, the star wore a sleek tuxedo from Schiaparelli—the first-ever major menswear red carpet moment for the label.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
2 Feb. 2026
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The country star styled her hair in a sleek updo and accessorized with gold drop earrings.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In Manhattan, a celery root ice cream floats in a briny celeriac soda at Smithereens, and at Echelon in Ann Arbor, Michigan, savory corn ice cream gets topped with a glistening dollop of caviar.—
Charlie Kolodziej,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
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Curving around the glistening, glacial Sarmiento Lake, an amphitheater of rooms gazes up at the Paine massif, with scenes constantly shifting depending on the time of day.—
Sarah Marshall,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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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 2 Feb. 2026.
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