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
Whether fruiting or not, these trees have small white flowers and glossy green leaves that add appeal to the garden, and their grape-sized fruits have thin, edible skin.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
The polish’s wide brush coats the entire nail bed in one swipe, leaving glossy, streak-free, and opaque color.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Makeup, provided by artist Hung Vanngo, featured bold brows, dramatic smoky eyes and a glossy lip to complete the look.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
O’Leary, who is better known as Mr. Wonderful to the Shark Tank viewers out there, arrives at lunch in a glossy black-on-black paisley suit jacket, looking a bit lord of darkness himself, despite his tan.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
The polish’s wide brush coats the entire nail bed in one swipe, leaving glossy, streak-free, and opaque color.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Makeup, provided by artist Hung Vanngo, featured bold brows, dramatic smoky eyes and a glossy lip to complete the look.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
O’Leary, who is better known as Mr. Wonderful to the Shark Tank viewers out there, arrives at lunch in a glossy black-on-black paisley suit jacket, looking a bit lord of darkness himself, despite his tan.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glossy
Adjective
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The prose looks polished, charts look clean, and a single percentage point buried in the model quietly pushes the decision in a different direction.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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Like Coleman, Boston’s size (6-4, 210) and physicality enable him to win more than his fair share of jump balls, but the Huskie wideout is also a polished route-runner, especially on slants and comebacks.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The clean double-breasted buttons instantly add elegance to your airport outfit, especially when paired with a matching Amazon Essentials Turtleneck and sleek black Libin Wide-leg Dress Pants to keep you warm and comfortable from takeoff to arrival.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Take a cue from Nicole Kidman and swap bulky trainers for a sleeker option that styles effortlessly from the plane to wherever the day takes you.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The glistening, glowy finish is what enhances your makeup’s longevity and keeps it locked in place for hours.—
Michelle Baricevic,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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Everton’s glistening new stadium may come with a global beer sponsor, but their first game of the New Year there was utterly sobering.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 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 13 Jan. 2026.
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