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
While a sailboat harnesses the lift created by wind flowing over its curved sails to move across water, a solar sail uses the momentum of photons from sunlight, reflected off its large, shiny sail, to propel a spacecraft through space.
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Mojtaba Akhavan-Tafti, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Not to mention a new set of back-to-school outfits and a shiny new backpack.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025
There will be shiny new prospects and players with which to entertain the masses, and there’s always a chance that one of them starts hitting or pitching well right out of the gate.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
Tens of millions of ash trees lost to the shiny, metallic green, half-inch insect in Michigan’s lower peninsula alone.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
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Mojtaba Akhavan-Tafti, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Not to mention a new set of back-to-school outfits and a shiny new backpack.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025
There will be shiny new prospects and players with which to entertain the masses, and there’s always a chance that one of them starts hitting or pitching well right out of the gate.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
Tens of millions of ash trees lost to the shiny, metallic green, half-inch insect in Michigan’s lower peninsula alone.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shiny
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Attendees rode in support of and alongside community member Eva Zamora, who is a shining example of how to live your best life with Parkinson’s disease and takes cycle classes at EōS regularly, a news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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Her next shining moment comes when two young sisters enter the hospital.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Given Camp’s track record of delivering projects that reach the masses but also get glowing reviews, the package is sure to attract plenty of suitors.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
29 July 2025
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Photo : Il Sereno The glowing McIntosh MC275 amplifier and C22 Preamp.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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For the resolutely matte-averse, there is still hope: The line also features satin-finish shades in luminous hues of pink, brown, and red.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
14 Aug. 2025
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The woody-spicy citrus scent for men uses luminous top notes of fresh ginger, bergamot and citrus (lemon petitgrain) to create a powerful sensation of freshness that quickly cedes to deeper, spicy, mineral heart notes, notably that of Timut pepper.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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But away from the bright lights, situated high above the players competing on stage in Riyadh, major business is being done in the Esports Embassy.—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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But by the time Ming’s coffin was rolled out by eight pallbearers to two long rows of saluting law enforcement personnel, the sun’s bright light beamed down onto the stadium; reminiscent of another bright light, as Ming’s personality was often described by loved ones, that will be greatly missed.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Love planet Venus will enter Leo on Aug. 25, adding a dazzling burst of glamour and passion, followed by harmonious aspects to Saturn, Uranus and Neptune on Aug. 25 and 26, making romantic themes equally grounding and liberating.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Leonor paired the shimmering suit with a patent clutch, pointed heels, and a dazzling pair of diamond earrings borrowed from her mother’s jewelry box.—
Ben Jureidini,
Glamour,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The book details how Brown transformed her own trauma into something radiant—and how creativity became her form of prayer.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Only an actor with immense imagination and charisma can take on Hedda Gabler, and in Katie’s radiant and powerful performance, Globe audiences are going to witness something rare and special.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Aug. 2025
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Utah's first national park unfolds like a living painting, where massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red soar into brilliant blue skies.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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What might seem a perverse choice reveals itself, over Dry Leaf’s epic length, as a brilliant thematic gesture that elicits its own temporal register.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Prolonged exposure to the sun’s UVA and UVB rays damages the hair cuticle, transforming shiny, lustrous locks into dull, brittle strands.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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Sateen is known for having a polished appearance because of its lustrous sheen and wrinkle-resistant material.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
13 June 2025
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“Shiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shiny. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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