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 glossy leaves have a unique shape with pointy lobes.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Marino’s work on the series is being celebrated in a 13-disc vinyl collection by Sony’s Santa Monica Studio and Laced Records, a company known for turning video game scores into glossy records.
—Joshua Lamb, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
All these glossy marketing videos struck a personal chord with me.
—Maya Cakmak, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2025
Gel manicures are a beauty staple for millions, lasting weeks without chips and staying glossy through work, workouts and everything in between.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Marino’s work on the series is being celebrated in a 13-disc vinyl collection by Sony’s Santa Monica Studio and Laced Records, a company known for turning video game scores into glossy records.
—Joshua Lamb, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
All these glossy marketing videos struck a personal chord with me.
—Maya Cakmak, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2025
Gel manicures are a beauty staple for millions, lasting weeks without chips and staying glossy through work, workouts and everything in between.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glossy
Adjective
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With a yellow gold case framing the timeless depth of a polished Onyx dial, the Geneva Minute Repeater was one of the absolute best drops in Geneva last week.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
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Tongue-and-groove construction makes for easy installation on site and a polished look when finished.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The 849 Testarossa—which will be available as a coupe or spider with a retractable top—sports a sleek yet aggressive look in line with the rest of the brand’s current lineup, in particular the F80 and 296.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
10 Sep. 2025
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Kevan Hall launched his career in the 1980s, quickly making his mark with sleek, elegant designs that fused Hollywood glamour with modern sophistication.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Outdoor scenes especially are artfully composed, such as a distant view of a bridge with the river flowing under it in the foreground, or the glistening look of a puddle on the street at night.—
Caryn James,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
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Its mesmerizing turquoise lakes, towering granite pinnacles, and vast, glistening glaciers have earned the park recognition as the crown jewel of Patagonia region, a vast natural frontier which stretches over 1,000 miles from Chile to the tip of Argentina.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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 Sep. 2025.
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