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
Whisk mixture until thick, smooth, and glossy, scraping sides of the saucepan (tip, below).
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Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
Add a splash of the reserved pasta water as needed to loosen and emulsify the sauce until glossy.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
The formula is glossy and 10-free, so your hands—and feet—are in good hands (and feet).
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
The river otter’s thick and glossy fur is valuable, and a century ago, the otters were almost extinct in Missouri.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
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Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
Add a splash of the reserved pasta water as needed to loosen and emulsify the sauce until glossy.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
The formula is glossy and 10-free, so your hands—and feet—are in good hands (and feet).
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
The river otter’s thick and glossy fur is valuable, and a century ago, the otters were almost extinct in Missouri.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for glossy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glossy
Adjective
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The godet pleats are both polished and breezy, which is ideal for spring weather.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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The jacket features a subtle stripe along each sleeve to give it a polished, sporty look.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The purse is made from sleek, faux leather and comes with a detachable and adjustable crossbody strap (in addition to the top handle) for styling versatility.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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The sleek staging, highlighted by a moving lighting beam that ran the length of the catwalk and three overhead video screens that faced each side of the arena, benefited from frequently frantic lights that added more drama to Welch’s story songs.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In between glistening, shirtless crunches and sexy dalliances, Crown’s motives become clearer.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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But while their forebears deconstructed rock conventions, HYPER GAL’s primary influence is the glistening textures of pop.—
Jude Noel,
Pitchfork,
14 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 27 Apr. 2026.
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