1
archaic
: beautiful
2
archaic
: shining, resplendent
1
a
: a bright or shining condition : brightness
b
: a subdued glitter approaching but short of optical reflection
c
: a lustrous surface imparted to textiles through finishing processes or use of shiny yarns
2
: a textile exhibiting notable sheen
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Noun
Her hair has a sheen to it.
polished the metal until it had an even sheen
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Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2022
The impact resistant lenses can stand up to wildest show with UV protection and polarized lenses to further protect your peepers, and the ultra-sheen design, available in 5 colors, is guaranteed to steal the spotlight.
—Brandon Schultz, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2022
Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2023
Meanwhile, the skin at Dion Lee was near phosphorescent, the silvery sheen something akin to an ethereal angel or a straight-up cyborg.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2023
Jocelyn Newman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
Scoop Jacquard Tie-Back Mini Swing Dress The subtle sheen on this A-line dress comes not from sequins but from silvery metallic stitching.
—Miles Walls, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Prime tile using a bonding primer, then coat floors with a flat-sheen base color.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2022
The impact resistant lenses can stand up to wildest show with UV protection and polarized lenses to further protect your peepers, and the ultra-sheen design, available in 5 colors, is guaranteed to steal the spotlight.
—Brandon Schultz, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2022
Verb
Remove weights and parchment paper, and bake until crust has lost its raw dough sheen, 5 to 7 minutes.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2023
Meanwhile, the skin at Dion Lee was near phosphorescent, the silvery sheen something akin to an ethereal angel or a straight-up cyborg.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2023
Noun
My daughter has been entranced by the crunch of a plastic cup, the elastic of a luggage tag, and the sheen of an airline snack menu.
—Jocelyn Newman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
Scoop Jacquard Tie-Back Mini Swing Dress The subtle sheen on this A-line dress comes not from sequins but from silvery metallic stitching.
—Miles Walls, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Sheen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sheen. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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