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
For a bolder pop of color, go for a set of three glossy porcelain fish from Jonathan Adler.
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Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Nov. 2025
The team resolved it by applying an epoxy topcoat, which both protected the surface and gave the frames a uniform glossy finish.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
For the first time at a Hyundai factory, such a robot is installing bulky, heavy doors on the assembly line—a notoriously tricky task to perform without scratching the glossy paint or damaging surrounding panels.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2025
In a way, Kim Kardashian might just be the perfect choice to topline All’s Fair, Ryan Murphy’s glossy new legal drama for Hulu.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
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Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Nov. 2025
The team resolved it by applying an epoxy topcoat, which both protected the surface and gave the frames a uniform glossy finish.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
For the first time at a Hyundai factory, such a robot is installing bulky, heavy doors on the assembly line—a notoriously tricky task to perform without scratching the glossy paint or damaging surrounding panels.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2025
In a way, Kim Kardashian might just be the perfect choice to topline All’s Fair, Ryan Murphy’s glossy new legal drama for Hulu.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glossy
Adjective
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This white alabaster, while far from a traditional menorah, offers the sort of sophistication that suits other polished holiday decorations perfectly.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
11 Nov. 2025
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Clark’s delivery was confident, polished and emotionally resonant — drawing clear comparisons to early-2000s country stars while asserting her place as a rising voice in the genre.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
11 Nov. 2025
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With its strand of diamonds, the necklace is substantial enough to leave a lasting impression when worn solo with everything from your favorite band tee or a sleek silk blouse.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
5 Nov. 2025
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Shoppers can snag durable sets like the Coolife 3-piece Luggage Set for less than $100, plus sleek carry-ons like the Wrangler 20-inch Carry-On Luggage that had thousands of buys this past month.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Udo Kier is the perverted master of ceremonies in this three-ring circus of deviancy from director Paul Morrissey, which takes Frankenstein’s romantic necrophilia and distills it to its glistening, taboo essence.—
Katie Rife,
Vulture,
9 Nov. 2025
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Delicate purple, white, or lavender-pink flowers are embedded among tiny, glistening leaves.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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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 15 Nov. 2025.
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