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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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While its work was written, produced and performed largely by young Blacks from Detroit’s inner city, Gordy and Motown were intent on creating music for everyone, taking the earthy sounds of post-doo-wop R&B, giving them a melodic, commercial-friendly sheen and marketing them to the masses.—
Brian McCollum,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Her association with Nuyorican bandleader and timbalero Tito Puente provided the perfect transition from the honeyed sheen of La Matancera to the ragged, visceral feel of Seventies salsa.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In one incident, a client asked for a specific gloss formula to remove the warmth from her hair.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Instead, opt for one of the three medium gloss finishes, such as eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The accommodations here, like my Deluxe Room River View, strike the right balance between contemporary polish and calm, with tasteful nods to the city’s Art Deco heritage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Green System Routine Sets include Green base coat, Green top coat sunshine, Degreaser for nail prep, Drying drops and one Green polish color.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Regardless, string lights like these instantly create warmth, ambiance, and luminescence.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2026
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The phone powers the light source while the camera captures the strip’s luminescence in real time.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But candlemania has gripped the world of interior design, as many crave the soft glow and more natural feel of candlelight, and holders become the ideal vehicle for decor expression without breaking the bank (in most cases).—
Francesca Perry,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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The serum is formulated with nourishing ingredients like glow-boosting niacinamide, firming peptides, and salmon DNA PDRN, a compound that hydrates and smooths while strengthening the skin barrier.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The luciferase catalyzes the oxidation of luciferin, producing blue light, which GFP then absorbs and re-emits as green fluorescence.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
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What distinguishes the material is its pronounced fluorescence.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Shininess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shininess. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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