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 shallow Ethiopian gambella canoe basket makes a particularly good dining or coffee table centerpiece, especially as a counterpoint to glass or glossy surfaces that need grounding.
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 June 2026
Pham recommends pairing it with gold jewelry, linen looks, and glossy finishes to enhance the richness of the shade.
—Taryn Brooke, Glamour, 10 June 2026
The cruelty- and paraben-free lip balm has been dermatologist-tested and contains a subtle natural vanilla flavor that leaves a glossy finish.
—Olivia Bria, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
For now, the glossy new center, for many, will be a resonant antidote during a dark moment.
—Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 June 2026
Pham recommends pairing it with gold jewelry, linen looks, and glossy finishes to enhance the richness of the shade.
—Taryn Brooke, Glamour, 10 June 2026
The cruelty- and paraben-free lip balm has been dermatologist-tested and contains a subtle natural vanilla flavor that leaves a glossy finish.
—Olivia Bria, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
For now, the glossy new center, for many, will be a resonant antidote during a dark moment.
—Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glossy
Adjective
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The Seleção has found a highly polished style of play that carried it to the 2025 UEFA Nations League title.—
Esteban Campanela,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Style this blouse with wide-leg pants for dinner reservations, historical site visits, theater outings, or any occasion that calls for a more polished dress code.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Michelle Pfeiffer wears a sleek black pantsuit at IndieWire TV Honors 2026 on June 4 in Los Angeles.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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With sleek designs, easy-to-use functionality, and options for the whole family, iTouch Wearables blends fashion and technology at accessible prices, perfect for life on the go.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Lopez paired the perfect party dress with matching drop sparkly earrings and strappy sandals that also featured glistening sparkle details.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
6 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 15 Jun. 2026.
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