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Recent Examples of shininess
It is also used as a food glaze to provide shininess, particularly in candies, fruit, gum and coffee beans.
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Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Folks are drawn to the shininess and the shows.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
In the same way, the Mac's version of Liquid Glass looks slightly toned down compared to the same styling in iOS and iPadOS, with a lot less shininess and translucency (not none, but less).
—ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Folks are drawn to the shininess and the shows.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
In the same way, the Mac's version of Liquid Glass looks slightly toned down compared to the same styling in iOS and iPadOS, with a lot less shininess and translucency (not none, but less).
—ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shininess
Noun
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Premium long-staple 600-thread-count Egyptian cotton makes for a bedding set that’s ultra-smooth, silky, and with a luminous sheen.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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The cool-girl shoes have statement square toes and extra-high vamps, plus a super glossy sheen.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As co-producer, Jay Som’s Melina Duterte foregrounds texture and dimension, balancing gloss with crunchy vocals that feel like acrylics gliding down your back.—
Linnie Greene,
Pitchfork,
9 Mar. 2026
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This time, the classic tall gloss in red.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Start with the gritty side to shape and define, then switch to the buffer to smooth and shine your nails before applying polish.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
5 Mar. 2026
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Try a minimalist take on the trend with two coats of a leafy green polish.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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To analyze the core samples, the team employed a process known as luminescence dating.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Jan. 2026
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Auroras are light shows that happen when charged particles from the sun interact with Earth's atmosphere and magnetic field, while airglow is luminescence caused by chemical reactions high in the atmosphere.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
21 Nov. 2025
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The decorative candle lanterns are perfect for patios, balconies, gardens, and stairways, adding a warm glow wherever they’re placed.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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Rich-girl flip-flops Flip-flops underwent a huge glow-up last summer, graduating from a beachside afterthought to a genuine fashion statement.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
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An in-depth study of the work, including macro X-ray fluorescence scans and comparisons with other works by the artist, confirmed Rembrandt painted it, said the museum’s curator of 17th century Dutch paintings, Jonathan Bikker.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Crucially, this workhorse model organism is transparent, allowing biologists to observe experimental fluorescence such as that given off by GEMs.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
18 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Shininess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shininess. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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