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
Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2023
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
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
Kylie, Eliza, and Leandra are power musicians, often providing an impenetrable strong backdrop for Jordan, whose acrobatic voice and impressive vocal control has a pop sheen to it.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Meanwhile, the skin at Dion Lee was near phosphorescent, the silvery sheen something akin to an ethereal angel or a straight-up cyborg.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2023
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
Verb
The rind should have a bright sheen and have a spot of creamy, yellow shading on one side.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
Kylie, Eliza, and Leandra are power musicians, often providing an impenetrable strong backdrop for Jordan, whose acrobatic voice and impressive vocal control has a pop sheen to it.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheen
Noun
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Light up the lake at Great Parks Spark in the Dark Illuminate the night by floating on glowing boats as the water glints and gleams.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
18 July 2025
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Headlining the Kia Forum on the first of two sold out nights at the Los Angeles arena, the música mexicana artist and Southern California native appeared on stage Saturday night through a bold gleam of orange light that wrapped around his silhouette.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
29 June 2025
Verb
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The new Sorting Hat Doughnut reveals your house with a surprise filling, and the Golden Snitch Latte brings a caramel toffee twist topped with shimmering gold sugar.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
14 Aug. 2025
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And then, on Monday night, Swift's official website quietly put up a shimmering orange countdown clock set to expire at 12:12 a.m. on Tuesday.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Flaky croissants warm in glowing bakeries, accordion notes drift through the air, and lovers linger by the Seine.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Paddle through Mosquito Lagoon after dark to witness glowing bioluminescent organisms.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Retail therapy glints at Luxury Plaza: think OMEGA watches, fine jewellery, and a whisper of indulgence.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Tennis great Billie Jean King added a hint of glint to her all-black look with a sparkly blazer, and a pop of color with her hot-pink glasses.—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
17 July 2025
Verb
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From glittering holographic hues to color-changing polishes, these are eye-catching colors that will have your date asking all about them.—
Sarah Boyd,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Thanks to my job advising nonprofits and wealthy individuals on their philanthropy and fundraising, my inbox was filled with glittering opportunities.—
Alisha Fernandez Miranda,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Anyone who has watched Pivetta stalk and stomp and gesticulate and glare and snap his glove to catch a throw from the catcher after a bad call and shout after an inning-ending out can easily surmise how much Pivetta’s intensity is part of his game.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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Each railcar includes access to open-air vestibules, giving guests a chance to breathe in fresh air and snap postcard-perfect photos without obstruction or glare.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
31 July 2025
Verb
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Raw Murder Point oysters are served with a straightforward mignonette, smoked beets glisten with orange trout roe, a color combo inspiring enough to inform a fashionista.—
Beth D'Addono,
Southern Living,
4 Aug. 2025
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Just below the Rusty Nail, there are pristine pine forests, lakes that glisten under the sun, and immaculate asphalt cycle paths.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Her cheeks were, conversely, dressed in coral, peachy hues, while her lips were painted in a pale rosy gloss.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
6 Aug. 2025
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Anyone who regularly colors their hair knows that a hair gloss is essential for shiny, soft strands.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Sheen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheen. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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