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Recent Examples of glassy
Internally, the residence channels a certain European je ne sais quoi with elegant paned windows, glassy French doors, exposed beam ceilings, and stately fireplaces.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2024
Inside, a little more than 3,600 square feet of living space is infused with light via banks of glassy French doors.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2024
On the main level, the house offers an airy living room is accented by massive wooden ceiling beams, triangular clerestory windows, a stone fireplace, and two sets of glassy French doors leading to the gardens.
—James McClain, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2024
The Alaskan storm generated a huge ocean swell that was glassier than a champagne flute when the clouds lifted on Saturday afternoon, mesmerizing surfers.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2024
Selena Gomez accredit their effortlessly smooth and glassy skin — even under the camera flashes — to the skillful use of a primer that perfects those pores.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 19 Oct. 2022
Alejandre reached for Lancôme Juicy Tubes for an ultra-glassy finish on the lips.
—Ale Higareda, Allure, 23 Aug. 2022
The pavilion’s second story contains a glassy indoor-outdoor chapel and event terrace that respectfully frames views of the temple’s dome and stained glass windows.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2022
The weekend of our Boston trip, a small, good thing happened, in the midst of great sorrow: Word came to me from a friend back in my old hometown, not far away, that a deep chill had left the ice in perfectly glassy shape for skating.
—Joyce Maynard, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2020
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2024
Inside, a little more than 3,600 square feet of living space is infused with light via banks of glassy French doors.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2024
On the main level, the house offers an airy living room is accented by massive wooden ceiling beams, triangular clerestory windows, a stone fireplace, and two sets of glassy French doors leading to the gardens.
—James McClain, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2024
The Alaskan storm generated a huge ocean swell that was glassier than a champagne flute when the clouds lifted on Saturday afternoon, mesmerizing surfers.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2024
Selena Gomez accredit their effortlessly smooth and glassy skin — even under the camera flashes — to the skillful use of a primer that perfects those pores.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 19 Oct. 2022
Alejandre reached for Lancôme Juicy Tubes for an ultra-glassy finish on the lips.
—Ale Higareda, Allure, 23 Aug. 2022
The pavilion’s second story contains a glassy indoor-outdoor chapel and event terrace that respectfully frames views of the temple’s dome and stained glass windows.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2022
The weekend of our Boston trip, a small, good thing happened, in the midst of great sorrow: Word came to me from a friend back in my old hometown, not far away, that a deep chill had left the ice in perfectly glassy shape for skating.
—Joyce Maynard, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glassy
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Sealed in 1940 and destined to be opened in the year 8113, the Crypt is a twenty-foot-long, ten-foot-high chamber…massive for a time capsule, consisting of granite walls lined with vitreous porcelain enamel embedded in pitch.—
Katrina Gulliver,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Apr. 2024
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Per the autopsy, Garrison's blood alcohol level was .307% based on his iliac blood analysis and .370% based on his vitreous analysis.—
Esther Kang,
Peoplemag,
15 May 2024
Adjective
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Each measures around the size of Dragon Tiny Homes' Vista, and is accessed by glazed door featuring an electronic lock.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
21 Jan. 2025
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Use frost-proof pots with good drainage, such as glazed pottery and pots made of fiberglass, plastic, metal, or stone.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2025
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For more than 20 years scientists at California’s Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) have occasionally encountered this five-inch translucent creature with a bizarre medley of traits.—
Jude Coleman,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2025
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The apartment also takes advantage of a row of three sloping windows and a translucent pocket door to the bedroom to create a space that is filled with light.—
Nicolas Milon,
Architectural Digest,
21 Jan. 2025
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Roccat Kone Pro Air Gaming Mouse for $30 ($50 off) With an ultralight design that features a semitransparent lighting scheme, this mouse is gorgeous, and its buttons are unbelievably snappy.—
Louryn Strampe,
WIRED,
27 Nov. 2023
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While the base of the milky nails and milk bath nails manicures is a semitransparent white, the base of strawberry milk nails is a semitransparent pink that looks not bright but rather creamy due to a high white content.—
Melanie Paukner,
Glamour,
31 Aug. 2023
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Emilia Pérez Review: A Crazy, Daring Tale (with Songs!) of Crime, Revenge and Gender Identity Jolie, delicately thin with large, haunted eyes, gives a striking performance — luminous and diaphanous.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
11 Dec. 2024
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The delicate, detailed little top that stops at the ribcage gives enough grace and space for the billowing bottom half, with sheer panels and dramatic, diaphanous cuffs.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
9 Dec. 2024
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Elsa Hosk is another shining example of this phenomenon.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Vogue,
13 Jan. 2025
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Fullerton College’s Bachelor of Science in Drone and Autonomous Systems provides a shining example of how community colleges can meet the demands of a changing workforce.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
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The texture is silky and lotion-like—delicately gentle and pleasant, with a subtle, fresh scent that's light and never overpowering.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 Jan. 2025
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The palate is beautifully silky and rounded, with delectable pastry flavors, baking spices, and milky coffee to complement the fruit core—fantastic depth of flavor, intensity, and longevity.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Glassy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glassy. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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