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
The long, studious shadows at nightfall were too much for a slightly glossy city boy to appreciate.
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Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
Copper of all kinds has experienced a resurgence in recent years, but the most elegant take on the shade is rich, natural-leaning, and glossy.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 17 June 2026
The dispatch Buried in my loft, alongside decades-old reporter’s notebooks, is a collection of volumes each about the size of a copy of Vanity Fair — albeit not as glossy — containing lists of brokers’ analysts.
—Ian King, CNBC, 17 June 2026
The wax and sealant not only restores your chrome wheels’ glossy shine but also protects them by actively repelling brake dust, road salt and other debris.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
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Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
Copper of all kinds has experienced a resurgence in recent years, but the most elegant take on the shade is rich, natural-leaning, and glossy.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 17 June 2026
The dispatch Buried in my loft, alongside decades-old reporter’s notebooks, is a collection of volumes each about the size of a copy of Vanity Fair — albeit not as glossy — containing lists of brokers’ analysts.
—Ian King, CNBC, 17 June 2026
The wax and sealant not only restores your chrome wheels’ glossy shine but also protects them by actively repelling brake dust, road salt and other debris.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glossy
Adjective
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For a non-stuffy button-down shirt like Kidman’s, this linen option nicely balances a relaxed yet polished look.—
Caitlyn Fitzpatrick,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
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The plan is to keep the AGI code open while selling polished products on top of it, with the blockchain hidden from view.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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The thick belt has a sleek buckle that resembles this Quince version, which is made from 100-percent leather with solid metal hardware.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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From airy mesh fabrics to sleek, low-profile shapes, this season’s trending shoes have a way of elevating an outfit without overpowering it.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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Glazed butter is a trend that combines the stunning shade with a chrome topper for a glistening look that's good enough to eat.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
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Beef cheeks and tongues, Frenched racks of lamb, glistening hams, poulet de Bresse, and rabbits still with their heads, round eyes blinkless under long lashes frozen in the ice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 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 22 Jun. 2026.
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