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
Somehow the shiny strands always seem to find their way onto the carpet, pets, clothes, or kids.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2024
For local restaurants, caviar can add a dose of opulence to their menus, with plenty offering full caviar service in addition to dishes topped with the shiny jewel-like delicacy, such as a lobster roll at Found Oyster and fried chicken at Anajak Thai.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Shorter drying time and smoother, shinier, healthier-looking hair.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Dec. 2024
This Moira glow getter hydrating lip oil is a must-have for naturally kissable lips that manage to be shiny without being sticky.
—Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2024
For local restaurants, caviar can add a dose of opulence to their menus, with plenty offering full caviar service in addition to dishes topped with the shiny jewel-like delicacy, such as a lobster roll at Found Oyster and fried chicken at Anajak Thai.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Shorter drying time and smoother, shinier, healthier-looking hair.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Dec. 2024
This Moira glow getter hydrating lip oil is a must-have for naturally kissable lips that manage to be shiny without being sticky.
—Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shiny
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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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Before this iteration of Shelley's tale, the first modern version of the myth, there hadn't been a horror film that so graphically indulged in gore and violence, in bright and shining color photography no less.Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Lauren Graham and Yanic Truesdale appeared together in front of a glowing Christmas tree in a smiling selfie posted to Truesdale's Instagram account Monday.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Before the little reindeer with the glowing red nose was added to Santa's sleigh team, though, the character got his start in other forms.John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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Through her travels, she's been able to experience the northern lights, a rare luminous glow seen around the magnetic poles of the northern and southern hemispheres.Una Gísladóttir, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
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Most important question first: How did your hair stay so luminous on the island for 23 days?Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Walk through the bright lights, go ice skating in the he rink or partake in some fun holiday photo opps.Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement The Thurman fight was under the bright lights of the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, where Pacquiao had made his boxing home.Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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Stroll through dazzling displays, shop at the holiday market, and catch holiday movies, fiestas and special events.Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Dec. 2024
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From marveling at the cherry blossom trees in bloom to soaking in the dazzling lights of Tokyo Tower, the family seemingly made sure to take in as many sights as possible.Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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The cocktail’s radiant red hue was capped with a light foam.Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Editor’s tip: Dark spots don’t just pop up on your face—don’t forget to show your neck and chest some love with the serum to keep everything looking even and radiant.Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Dec. 2024
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Negro and his team’s latest research suggests instead that the barn owl’s brilliant white plumage is in fact a form of nocturnal camouflage or counter-illumination that gives the hunter an element of surprise.Katie Hunt, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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Sherwood then iced the game with a brilliant defensive play while protecting the late 2-0 lead.Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
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The lucky few who have sampled the spirit speak of an ethereal balance of spice and sweet; supernatural swirls of maple syrup and port wine, which slowly evolve into lustrous tendrils of cinnamon and clove.Brad Japhe, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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Find it on Amazon This Cake Stand Covered in Crystals Present your dessert like a work of art with this cake stand adorned with sparkling crystal pendants and a lustrous gold finish.Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Shiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shiny. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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