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
Sweet-tart fruit bakes into a glossy, jammy filling beneath a blanket of tender lemon-scented cream biscuits inspired by strawberry shortcake pastry.
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Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 May 2026
Continue cooking and tossing until the tomato and fat merge to create a beautiful, glossy sauce that coats the pasta, about 30 seconds more.
—Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
The mix of different textures really helps elevate the Q9’s interior, which leaves glossy finishes behind in favor of matte wherever possible.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
The buildable, glossy pigments are cushioned with shea butter, squalane, and passionfruit extract for long-lasting moisture.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026
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Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 May 2026
Continue cooking and tossing until the tomato and fat merge to create a beautiful, glossy sauce that coats the pasta, about 30 seconds more.
—Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
The mix of different textures really helps elevate the Q9’s interior, which leaves glossy finishes behind in favor of matte wherever possible.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
The buildable, glossy pigments are cushioned with shea butter, squalane, and passionfruit extract for long-lasting moisture.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glossy
Adjective
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This approach allows other design elements, like furniture and decor, to stand out while maintaining a harmonious and polished aesthetic.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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In Mayfair, amid art galleries, private clubs, and five-star addresses, a new ritual is playing out behind noren curtains and polished doors.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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At this gleefully un-sleek restaurant styled as a Korean blue-collar cabby spot, the menu has almost no choices and not all the banchan are created equal.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Guests are asked to pack black-tie for evenings, and in a blur of feathers, silk, sequins, and sleek tuxedos, the collective effect is as transportive as the opulent surroundings.—
Rebekah Peppler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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Marcloid may often employ the sonic language of misery and darkness, but her glistening synths, rubbery rhythms, and radioactive colors transform a raging storm into an expression of radiant, high-definition joy.—
Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
8 May 2026
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The entry foyer, with its vaulted ceiling and glistening floor, is welcoming and impressive.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 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 18 May. 2026.
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