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
Some three-dimensional metallic roses grew on their shiny reflective surfaces, with an important symbolism that served as a fit rouge for the entire collection: as fragile objects suddenly petrified, their hardened fragility was the designer’s own.
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Giorgia Feroldi, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2025
Soon enough, however, the seven-time Formula One world champion overcomes his anxiety and is standing face-to-face with a shiny black stallion named Aroma.
—Sean Gregory / London and Maranello, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
Queen Camilla is used to hosting British celebrities at Buckingham Palace, but most aren't dressed in a shiny singlet!
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Rather than a shiny metallic body with joints and actuators and flashy lights, the Neo Gamma is unassuming, soft, knit ... and unsurprisingly: earthy-toned.
—New Atlas, 22 Feb. 2025
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Giorgia Feroldi, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2025
Soon enough, however, the seven-time Formula One world champion overcomes his anxiety and is standing face-to-face with a shiny black stallion named Aroma.
—Sean Gregory / London and Maranello, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
Queen Camilla is used to hosting British celebrities at Buckingham Palace, but most aren't dressed in a shiny singlet!
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Rather than a shiny metallic body with joints and actuators and flashy lights, the Neo Gamma is unassuming, soft, knit ... and unsurprisingly: earthy-toned.
—New Atlas, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shiny
Adjective
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Ben Franklin, with his range of knowledge from political science to publishing to ocean currents, is another shining example.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Elsa Hosk is another shining example of this phenomenon.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Vogue,
13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Getty Images Getty Images Just as glowing as Anderson herself is the actor's gratitude for this moment in her career.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
24 Feb. 2025
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Also 6-foot-1, Turner did not come along with as glowing credentials.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Key Ingredients: Shea butter, avocado oil, orange peel wax Finish: Available in luminous or natural finishes Shades: 12 How to apply: Ilia keeps matters simple with its multi-stick: swipe, blend, and go.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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But in Ravel’s solo works, which across decades of composition contain both the evocative broad strokes of impressionism and the luminous specificity of pointillism, his approach can have mixed results.—
Joshua Barone,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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On March 1, Mercury is shining at a very bright magnitude of –1.0.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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So, if and when Stafford and Kupp are traded from Los Angeles, perhaps the new duo of Rodgers and Adams could team up with bright, young star Puka Nacua and the rest of the Rams’ squad that won a playoff game in 2024.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Our configuration delivers fast processing, steady gaming performance, long battery life, a dazzling display, and a luxury build.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PCMAG,
22 Feb. 2025
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To experience the idyllic beauty of the city at its best, visitors can embark on a leisurely cruise atop Lake Pichola, basking in the splendor of the surrounding buildings and then docking at the island of Jag Mandir to enjoy a dazzling sunset.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Investing in premium beauty tools and treatments ensures that your skin remains radiant and your hair stays healthy, despite the cold and dry climate.—
Tira Urquhart,
Essence,
26 Feb. 2025
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These drops seamlessly blend into your favorite moisturizer or foundation, to provide extra glow, UV protection, and naturally enhance skin tone for an overall radiant finish.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Spaniard scored a header to give the Gunners the lead, then six minutes later, finished off a brilliant counter-attacking move to seal the victory.—
Sam Tighe,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Using a combination of many brilliant innovations, and among other accomplishments, DeepSeek was able to reduce the cost of inference or thinking by a substantial amount.—
Philip Maymin,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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For example, a light lavender lining peeks out from underneath the tool of the Rapunzel dress, which can be paired with a long, dramatic boa to imitate her lustrous mane.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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This lustrous golden brown has a certain elegance and translates well to fabrications with sheens.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Shiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shiny. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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