as in luminous
giving off or reflecting much light
wore a dress of some sheeny material that looked spectacular under the stage lights
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheeny
Adjective
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The lightweight formula glides on with a refreshing tingle, then rinses away to reveal skin that feels softer, smoother, and more luminous.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
12 Sep. 2025 -
The nongreasy formula also delivers a luminous, glowy finish that even shoppers in their 80s can attest to.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Al Campanis, then a Brooklyn scout, saw him as an 18-year-old and filed a glowing scouting report.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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The bookshelf opens to reveal a glowing path.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The best shining example of something that was influenced by us is the British version of The Office.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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Attendees rode in support of and alongside community member Eva Zamora, who is a shining example of how to live your best life with Parkinson’s disease and takes cycle classes at EōS regularly, a news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In the past, grocery stores desired apples that looked red and shiny, believing consumers shopped with their eyes.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
12 Sep. 2025
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Televisions above a shiny black bar cycle through grainy reruns of the early ’90s sitcom A Different World.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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These autumn hues make the already dramatic Wyoming destination even more dazzling.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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Elaborate dinner shows deliver dazzling performances alongside multi-course meals.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This week, a crescent moon will join, shining close to Jupiter before featuring in a rare close conjunction with Venus and bright star Regulus.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Even a half block away, the air smells sweet and bright, like seared shellfish, sharp vinegar, and the blistery green of sizzling herbs.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In Michigan, the shimmering lights could be visible in the night sky across the Upper Peninsula, NOAA says.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Inside Lenox, palm fronds throw shimmering shadows and rattan lampshades cast a lazy glow.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This liquid exfoliating treatment is powered by extracts from 100,000 apple stem cells to visibly refine pores and smooth skin texture, achieving a radiant, just-polished look.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
12 Sep. 2025
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Today, makeup trends are decidedly more radiant, with juicy lip stains leading the charge—offering the allure of a glossy finish, paired with the long-lasting wear of a tint.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Sheeny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheeny. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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