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
This native broadleaf evergreen boasts glossy green foliage year-round accented by fragrant spring blooms and blue-black winter berries that provide a feast for songbirds.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
The shimmery eyes are a combination of the brand’s Wondercolour Longwear Cream Eyeshadow Stick in shades Cream Fresca, Little Star, Brazilionaire, and Umber One, topped off by Lashify Stardust Gossamer lashes, while the glossy lip was achieved with Wondergloss Collagen Lip Oil in Spicy Pink.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Mar. 2026
Nava Rose Rabago Nava Rose Rabago was the quintessential flapper on the red carpet, touting silver marcel waves, skinny brows, star lashes and a glossy lip.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
The investigator got on her knees and noticed that the white paint on one cinder block in the partition was less glossy than the paint on the others.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
The shimmery eyes are a combination of the brand’s Wondercolour Longwear Cream Eyeshadow Stick in shades Cream Fresca, Little Star, Brazilionaire, and Umber One, topped off by Lashify Stardust Gossamer lashes, while the glossy lip was achieved with Wondergloss Collagen Lip Oil in Spicy Pink.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Mar. 2026
Nava Rose Rabago Nava Rose Rabago was the quintessential flapper on the red carpet, touting silver marcel waves, skinny brows, star lashes and a glossy lip.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
The investigator got on her knees and noticed that the white paint on one cinder block in the partition was less glossy than the paint on the others.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glossy
Adjective
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Ortega styled the Carmen Bag with a polished evening ensemble at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
8 Mar. 2026
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When combined in a single shoe, the style strikes a nice balance that looks cool but polished.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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From cushioned walking sneakers to sleek slip-ons and foldable flats, the brand boasts arch-supporting insoles enhanced with anti-odor technology to keep feet feeling fresh and comfortable all day long.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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The property is walkable to many of the top tourist attractions, and to local-first neighborhoods, all while adding its own sleek contribution to the NoMad area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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And all of those figures will move together into a new glistening practice facility before training camp begins.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Directed by Jerry Morka, the video finds BigX and company rolling out old-school automobiles dipped in candy paint with glistening rims, staying true to the Texan tradition of always doing it big.—
Preezy Brown,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 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 14 Mar. 2026.
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