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
Plus, many have piping along the borders and a glossy sateen finish for added opulence.
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 1 Aug. 2025
Islam was fatally shot by an armed 27-year-old man in the lobby of a glossy skyscraper at 345 Park Avenue on Monday.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 31 July 2025
The glossy evergreen foliage and raspberry pink blooms of pigsqueak provide yearlong color in shady borders.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 July 2025
This human touch can’t be learned from a glossy PDF; instead, it must be cultivated with intention.
—Julien Fortuit, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 1 Aug. 2025
Islam was fatally shot by an armed 27-year-old man in the lobby of a glossy skyscraper at 345 Park Avenue on Monday.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 31 July 2025
The glossy evergreen foliage and raspberry pink blooms of pigsqueak provide yearlong color in shady borders.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 July 2025
This human touch can’t be learned from a glossy PDF; instead, it must be cultivated with intention.
—Julien Fortuit, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for glossy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glossy
Adjective
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The elastic waistband adds hidden comfort, while the pleats and drape elevate them for polished settings—think summer work events, outdoor dinners, or even light packing for an Italian vacation.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Aug. 2025
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Anyone who grew up watching Scheana evolve is getting front row seats to her next era, which puts a more polished and self‑aware version of herself at center-stage.—
Roya Backlund,
StyleCaster,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Marc Newson brought a fresh and daring perspective to the design that’s culminated in a sleek, sculptural and futuristic superyacht that’s unlike anything else.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The 70-footer is defined by both its looks—a sleek exterior and sporty rounded superstructure—and top speed of 35 knots, thanks to three Volvo Penta D13-IPS1200 engines that produce 2,700 hp.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
13 Aug. 2025
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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 19 Aug. 2025.
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