as in shining
giving off or reflecting much light
we could see our reflections in the shiny surface of the marble walls
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Recent Examples of shiny
Of course, no one within the program was complaining about the prospect of a shiny new ballpark — least of all Andy Stankiewicz, the Trojans’ coach.
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
These voles were offered apple slices dusted with the shiny stuff.
—Discover Magazine, 21 May 2025
Unlike an in-salon Brazilian keratin treatment (which can leave your hair super shiny but costs a small fortune and several hours of your life), a keratin shampoo is more of a day-to-day support system.
—Neha Tandon, Glamour, 19 May 2025
Émond is more successful elsewhere, teasing an undercurrent of sadness that lingers just beneath the film’s shiny and handsomely shot surface.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 18 May 2025
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
These voles were offered apple slices dusted with the shiny stuff.
—Discover Magazine, 21 May 2025
Unlike an in-salon Brazilian keratin treatment (which can leave your hair super shiny but costs a small fortune and several hours of your life), a keratin shampoo is more of a day-to-day support system.
—Neha Tandon, Glamour, 19 May 2025
Émond is more successful elsewhere, teasing an undercurrent of sadness that lingers just beneath the film’s shiny and handsomely shot surface.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shiny
Adjective
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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
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Her next shining moment comes when two young sisters enter the hospital.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Gleeson says Krasinski and Carell's support — and their glowing reports of their own experiences working on The Office — made accepting the role that much more affirming.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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Leave it on and rub it in after your shave routine as a hydrating after-shave oil to soothe your skin and reveal your glowing, radiant skin.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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What finally elevated my perspective was a luminous Book that perfectly alchemized my thoughts, beliefs, with human nature.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
13 May 2025
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But for dryer skin types, this step can be skipped so the Glow Mist can easily lock everything in while keeping the skin luminous, fresh and protected throughout the day.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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While times are tough for recent college grads, the future looks bright for those with experience-building apprenticeships - especially in some trade roles where AI isn’t a threat.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Double-pane sliding glass windows throughout flood the space with natural light, making the whole home feel bright and open.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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The results give a dazzling, simultaneous impression of serenity and velocity—half zen garden, half hyperspeed blur.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
29 May 2025
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The event will feature a lineup of live entertainment, including performances by The Betties, the Orlando Gay Chorus, and the dazzling Kissimmee Queens.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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The prolific actor is always radiant, always promoting this project or the other, and always putting fresh and interesting brands on our radars.—
Isabel Serra,
Glamour,
29 May 2025
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Hanging, inevitably, over the weekend’s celebration was the current occupant of the Oval Office, a boiling black cloud compared to the radiant and sunshiny Reagan.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Every sports league is better with a bad guy, and Reese subtly demeaning Clark is a brilliant marketing ploy.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2025
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Herbert works hard and plays hard — especially when his kids are out of town at camp, like Capricorns do, with his beautiful and brilliant wife, Lisa, by his side.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Black denim takes on a satin effect with lustrous finishes.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
27 May 2025
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In a lustrous champagne hue, the material offered an additional shine to Davis’ ensemble.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
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“Shiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shiny. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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