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Recent Examples of semigloss
Opt for semigloss paint for a more forgiving front door finish to hide flaws.
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Sydney Price, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2023
Finish by painting the woodwork and trim with a gloss or semigloss paint.
—Michael Stillwell, Popular Mechanics, 27 Mar. 2023
Opt for semigloss paint for a more forgiving front door paint finish to hide flaws.
—Sydney Price, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2022
After the caulk has cured completely, paint the cubbies with a semigloss paint using a 2-inch angled brush and a small roller.
—Kit Selzer, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Nov. 2022
Next, the interior walls were painted with semigloss paint.
—Joanne Kempinger Demski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2022
If shelves are worn or tired, paint them with a semigloss paint that is easy to clean or add a fun shelf liner.
—Marni Jameson, orlandosentinel.com, 20 Aug. 2021
With a semigloss paint sheen, this board-and-batten wainscot is durable, cleans up easily, and is a nice contrast to the matte finish on the wall above.
—Pamela Porter, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2021
How to clean walls coated with semigloss paint Semigloss paint is a bit more durable, so bring on the dish detergent–but not too much.
—Tainaya Nash, House Beautiful, 25 July 2019
Sydney Price, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2023
Finish by painting the woodwork and trim with a gloss or semigloss paint.
—Michael Stillwell, Popular Mechanics, 27 Mar. 2023
Opt for semigloss paint for a more forgiving front door paint finish to hide flaws.
—Sydney Price, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2022
After the caulk has cured completely, paint the cubbies with a semigloss paint using a 2-inch angled brush and a small roller.
—Kit Selzer, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Nov. 2022
Next, the interior walls were painted with semigloss paint.
—Joanne Kempinger Demski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2022
If shelves are worn or tired, paint them with a semigloss paint that is easy to clean or add a fun shelf liner.
—Marni Jameson, orlandosentinel.com, 20 Aug. 2021
With a semigloss paint sheen, this board-and-batten wainscot is durable, cleans up easily, and is a nice contrast to the matte finish on the wall above.
—Pamela Porter, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2021
How to clean walls coated with semigloss paint Semigloss paint is a bit more durable, so bring on the dish detergent–but not too much.
—Tainaya Nash, House Beautiful, 25 July 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for semigloss
Adjective
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The Monkey continues Perkins’ brand of glossy, inert horror with the kind of cinematography and blocking that calls the wrong kind of attention to itself.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
22 Feb. 2025
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During the 2024 Emmy Awards, for instance, Selena Gomez’s hairstylist Marissa Marino secured her glossy, shiny look by way of Fekkai’s gleam-boosting hair products — not the least of which was the cream in question itself.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Style insiders are going all in on the look, too; fashion month’s crowds were awash in brushed knits, and New Yorkers of all stripes have pulled out their shaggiest jumpers as sweater weather has descended upon the city.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
4 Nov. 2024
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Made from 100 percent cotton with a fleece interior and a brushed flannel shell, the Legendary Whitetails Camp Night Jacket can be worn as a shirt or jacket, depending on the weather.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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At its permanent venue near Barcelona airport, Kings League matches take place on a bold black pitch measuring 180 feet by 115 feet, evoking the sleek aesthetic of the Laver Cup, reinforcing the league’s modern, cutting-edge identity.—
Asli Pelit,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Munn kept her hair classic with her dark tresses pulled into a sleek low ponytail.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Semigloss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semigloss. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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