as in gleam
brightness created by light reflected from a surface
polished the metal until it had an even sheen
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as in to shimmer
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Recent Examples of sheen
Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 25 May 2023
Professor:Oily sheen on East Palestine creek behaving like vinyl chloride So far, Ohio EPA says its tests have not detected vinyl chloride in waterways.
—Anna Staver, The Enquirer, 24 Feb. 2023
Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 June 2025
The Two by Vince Camuto Stripe Cotton T-shirt Dress, a classic throw-on-and-go option, is just $64, and the Open Edit Matte Satin T-shirt, now half off, offers a polished sheen that elevates any travel outfit.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2025
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Noun
The latter was already buffed to a brilliant R&B sheen thanks to production and songwriting contributions from Babyface, the Rascals, and BLK.
—Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 25 May 2023
Professor:Oily sheen on East Palestine creek behaving like vinyl chloride So far, Ohio EPA says its tests have not detected vinyl chloride in waterways.
—Anna Staver, The Enquirer, 24 Feb. 2023
Verb
Sateen is known for having a polished appearance because of its lustrous sheen and wrinkle-resistant material.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 June 2025
The Two by Vince Camuto Stripe Cotton T-shirt Dress, a classic throw-on-and-go option, is just $64, and the Open Edit Matte Satin T-shirt, now half off, offers a polished sheen that elevates any travel outfit.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheen
Noun
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Dad sat up tall, waving both hands around to his neighbors, that big gleam across his face.—
Raj Tawney,
People.com,
15 June 2025
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On opening night, the soprano’s top notes blazed out with a cool gleam, but her lower and middle registers lacked the heft needed to punch through Strauss’s dense textures.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
Verb
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The river was famous for its largemouth bass — one of the most economically important gamefish in the U.S. The wetlands shimmered with flocks of water birds.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2025
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Nestled in nine hectares of lush, landscaped gardens overlooking a long, sandy beach and the shimmering South China Sea, The Westin Resort & Spa Cam Ranh is a haven of tranquility and wellbeing.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
28 June 2025
Verb
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The first Tron had played out as a series of face-offs featuring glowing figures against a black background, replicating the blank environment of an arcade screen.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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Miguel and Angel were grinning maniacs standing in the middle of the set with their arms around each other’s shoulders, like ballplayers after a winning game surrounded by a circle of glowing fans.—
Helen Schulman,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2025
Noun
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The man opened his hand, and the stadium lights reflected, at last, on a glint of silver.—
Jason Anthony,
The Atlantic,
14 June 2025
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There are also some unexpected turns, like Glinda walking down the aisle toward Fiyero and a glint of Dorothy's silver shoes, moments not found in the stage version.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
5 June 2025
Verb
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This natural phenomenon, in which light-emitting sea creatures like algae cause the water to glitter with specks of blue and white light, is best viewed on a dark, moonless night.—
Jessie Beck,
AFAR Media,
16 June 2025
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The summer ball scheduled for July 6 at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, already buzzy thanks to having filmmaker Sofia Coppola as its artistic director, has also assembled an honorary committee stacked with glittering names.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Gravina’s praise for his temperament amid the media glare also left one with the impression that the FIGC president can’t be on social media, where the reels of Gattuso’s press conference shenanigans have guaranteed virality.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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There are protectors that serve many different purposes, such as protecting your TV screen from cracks, reducing glare on your screen and protecting your TV from the elements. TV surface protection Most people who are buying a TV screen protector are looking for surface protection.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
18 June 2025
Verb
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Nothing because for most of his impeccable run at the restaurant Providence in Los Angeles—searing the finest fish to glistening perfection, coaxing layers of depth from an uni custard—Michelin wasn’t even registering the work.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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In the car—eyes glistening with tears after receiving heartbreaking news.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
Noun
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No scripts, no gloss, just real talk, real laughs and a bit of beautiful mayhem.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
18 June 2025
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But that doesn’t put a gloss on what is really happening.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
18 June 2025
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“Sheen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheen. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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