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
Jennifer Hussein, InStyle, 20 June 2026
This stunning tote is made with a pebbled leather whose subtle, glossy sheen gives it a luxurious finish.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
Cath Virginia, The Verge, 11 Apr. 2026
The pigmentation of this formula is quite strong and leaves behind a glow that isn’t overly sparkly or sheen.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Alternatively, lean into parachute pants' casual sheen by opting for a pair in metallic nylon or satin.
—Jennifer Hussein, InStyle, 20 June 2026
This stunning tote is made with a pebbled leather whose subtle, glossy sheen gives it a luxurious finish.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
Verb
There’s a painterly look to the image, rather than the typical slop-style sickly sheen, but the AI origins are still unmistakable.
—Cath Virginia, The Verge, 11 Apr. 2026
The pigmentation of this formula is quite strong and leaves behind a glow that isn’t overly sparkly or sheen.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheen
Noun
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Then buff the steel with a dry cloth, wiping in the same direction as the metal's grain to bring back that gleam.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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After a while, though, all the professions of sincerity and thanks, the constant invocations of the one true POTUS, and the worshipful exhibits upstairs give the whole place a cultish, nostalgic gleam.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The exterior alone marries gravitas and grandeur, with a palette of Super Champagne Crystal, Arctic White, and black, all shimmering with an infusion of powdered glass.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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The bride shimmered in the Pragnell Tiara on the big day, and the couple's daughters sweetly served as her bridesmaids for the ceremony at their local church, All Saints Church in Kemble.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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If your skin has been looking a little dull, dehydrated, or uneven after long days in the sun, this milky toner is here to restore your glow.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 June 2026
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In one chilling early scene, the toys peek out Bonnie’s window and see all the houses around them lit up, from within, by the spectral glow of personal digital devices.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
19 June 2026
Verb
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In the herb garden beside her home on Colorado Avenue, Cathi Murray digs through the soil and pulls out two glittering black rocks.—
Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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An Indigenous couple pay a visit to another makeshift cross, mist rises from a waterfall, and mountains rear up, first green, then brown, and finally glittering white.—
Susan Tallman,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
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The rest of the meeting had that politicians’ glint to it as Warsh cleared room to maneuver.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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Our goal is to elicit that glint of recognition in another human being because something that felt good and true to us feels good and true to them at the same time.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Mercury's steady light will shine low on the western horizon in the glow of the setting sun, as while Jupiter glistens close to its upper left, with Venus and the moon lining up beyond to create a spectacular planetary display.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
17 June 2026
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There's so many beautiful national monuments in the city, and the Kennedy Center is this glistening one that's next to the river and near other major sites.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Noun
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The openings in the blinds' slats can be adjusted to give you custom control of glare, light, and heat.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
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And these were just the animals and machines trying to do you in, not to mention the glare of the sun, the Feds, or some bad-seed trimmer with a crush or a death wish.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Verb
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Venus and Jupiter are still glimmering brightly together in the western sky after sunset, so do yourself a favor and head outside tonight!—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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To his left is a black car with a bulky, rounded frame, glimmering in the deluge.—
Taran Dugal,
New Yorker,
23 May 2026
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“Sheen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheen. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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