as in polished
having a shiny surface or finish
the glossy finish on the gym floor a sports car with an interior upholstered with glossy leather
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Recent Examples of glossy
State police alleged that Hernandez was exhibiting signs of impairment including glossy, bloodshot eyes and being severely unsteady on his feet.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2025
Photo : Daniel Petroni The hallways are paneled in glossy Brazilian Guyana wood.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
Gen-Xers grew up as the younger siblings of the baby boomers, but the media landscape of their early adult years closely resembled that of the 1950s: a tactile analog environment of landline telephones, tube TV sets, vinyl records, glossy magazines and newspapers that left ink on your hands.
—Steven Kurutz, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Troopers alleged that Thompson had glossy eyes and severe dry mouth and noted there was a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on his breath, state police said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 Mar. 2025
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2025
Photo : Daniel Petroni The hallways are paneled in glossy Brazilian Guyana wood.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
Gen-Xers grew up as the younger siblings of the baby boomers, but the media landscape of their early adult years closely resembled that of the 1950s: a tactile analog environment of landline telephones, tube TV sets, vinyl records, glossy magazines and newspapers that left ink on your hands.
—Steven Kurutz, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Troopers alleged that Thompson had glossy eyes and severe dry mouth and noted there was a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on his breath, state police said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glossy
Adjective
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Express is a very polished and well-featured product that lets users jump straight into just about any digital design task, but it’s particularly suited to small businesses or independent content creators.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Previously, Barcelona items have only been available in various leathers, with polished chrome frames.—
Nick Remsen,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Sam Edelman Loraine Bit Loafer A sleek loafer that’ll match practically any outfit is a no-brainer for spring, and this bit loafer from Sam Edelman is currently 40 percent off.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Carly Cushnie co-founded Cushnie et Ochs, and her sleek, feminine designs took over red carpets and editorials before the brand sadly shut down in 2020.—
Kedean Smith,
Essence,
3 Apr. 2025
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Pop a satin version on top of your usual night-out curls to make the 'do feel glamorous.—
Jasmine Washington,
Seventeen,
18 Jan. 2023
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From satin pillowcases to a hydrating moisturizer, all of these products are on sale for less than $25.—
Isabel Garcia,
Peoplemag,
13 Jan. 2023
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“Glossy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glossy. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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