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 model was regionalist Grant Wood, of recent American Gothic (1930) fame, who ran the PWAP in Iowa and painted glossy murals of ruddy farmers and pristine haylofts for Iowa State University.
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John P. Murphy, ARTnews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Our family watched the Artemis launch through glossy eyes.
—Scott Simon, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
Much of the white tile on the exterior still retains its glossy appearance from years ago, as do a few green tiles in diamond patterns that give it some additional character.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 31 Mar. 2026
And other towers along this glossy stretch of the West 50s have faced some public bruising over, say, neighboring buildings suing over construction damage.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 31 Mar. 2026
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John P. Murphy, ARTnews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Our family watched the Artemis launch through glossy eyes.
—Scott Simon, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
Much of the white tile on the exterior still retains its glossy appearance from years ago, as do a few green tiles in diamond patterns that give it some additional character.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 31 Mar. 2026
And other towers along this glossy stretch of the West 50s have faced some public bruising over, say, neighboring buildings suing over construction damage.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for glossy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glossy
Adjective
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Individual cottages with modern interiors are set up in mini neighborhoods and have fireplaces with polished concrete hearths, heated floors, and floor-to-ceiling glass bifold doors leading to landscaped gardens.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Think compression packing cubes that help tame chaos, comfy sneakers for full days of walking, a polished matching set that multitasks, and genius travel accessories that keep everything organized.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The days were spent in a sleek conference room, where guests gave talks.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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In a warm-weather Cactus League game late in February, the sleeker, stronger Waldron flung the fastest knuckleball many Padres had seen.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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My colleagues, meanwhile, used forceps to pick glistening scale worms and peanut worms from the rocks.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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All of whom were mesmerized by her glistening skin and deeply sensual eyes, which often require nothing but black mascara.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Apr. 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 Apr. 2026.
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