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
But Australian theater and film director Simon Stone’s blandly glossy, capably acted adaptation, co-written with Joe Shrapnel and Anna Waterhouse, is mostly a pedestrian affair that waits until the denouement to crank up the suspense and show some teeth.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
Vogue’s Favorite Pop of Red Pieces On the fall/winter 2025 runways, red made a bold statement, from the glossy shoes at Ferragamo and Gucci to the red separates seen at Bally and Fendi to the tonal ensembles seen at Miu Miu, Valentino, and Saint Laurent.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025
Neutrogena High Shine Glossy Lip This glossy lipstick is packed with nourishing ingredients like vitamin E and maracuja oil, ideal for chapped winter lips.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
The leaves are medium to light green and glossy.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
Vogue’s Favorite Pop of Red Pieces On the fall/winter 2025 runways, red made a bold statement, from the glossy shoes at Ferragamo and Gucci to the red separates seen at Bally and Fendi to the tonal ensembles seen at Miu Miu, Valentino, and Saint Laurent.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025
Neutrogena High Shine Glossy Lip This glossy lipstick is packed with nourishing ingredients like vitamin E and maracuja oil, ideal for chapped winter lips.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
The leaves are medium to light green and glossy.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glossy
Adjective
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With Circle to Search, though, the feature isn't as polished right now.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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The decorative buttons on the cuff add a polished touch, while the back slit on the pencil silhouette creates a flattering, leg-lengthening effect.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Rivelia is De’Longhi’s newest and sleekest model, with dual bean hoppers for easy roast switching, 18 customizable drink recipes, and an accessory for making iced drinks with cold foam.—
Melissa Knific,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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Paltrow styled her top with a sleek black skirt for a dressier look, while Gaines proved that denim-on-denim is anything but outdated with her jeans and coordinating shirt.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Kathy Ten Eyck flew from Utica, New York into New Mexico to visit the glistening dunes of White Sands National Park.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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The ridiculously nourishing formula leaves you glistening but never greasy, with the coconut, açai, and brazil nut oils restoring suppleness to a level that pleased our testers as much as its tropical, coconutty scent and mess-free pump.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 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 Oct. 2025.
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