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
Keeping the steamer 6 inches away and avoiding prolonged, direct contact are advised to prevent scorching, stiffening, or permanent shiny marks.
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Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026
Osvaldo displayed a handful of shiny quarters.
—Chang-Rae Lee, New Yorker, 3 May 2026
Left fielder Ian Happ, center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and second baseman Nico Hoerner each accepted the bright and shiny trophies before the Cubs played host to the Arizona Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Running the gamut from inventive heels to shiny boots, attendees wore exciting footwear styles from a variety of brands for the dressy occasion.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for shiny
Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026
Osvaldo displayed a handful of shiny quarters.
—Chang-Rae Lee, New Yorker, 3 May 2026
Left fielder Ian Happ, center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and second baseman Nico Hoerner each accepted the bright and shiny trophies before the Cubs played host to the Arizona Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Running the gamut from inventive heels to shiny boots, attendees wore exciting footwear styles from a variety of brands for the dressy occasion.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for shiny
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shiny
Adjective
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So naturally in a state that treats basketball like a religion and the sport’s biggest stars like royalty, nobody casts a bigger shadow in this community now than the slender 6-foot-6, 196-pound, 19-year-old freshman who changed Final Four weekend with one brilliant shining moment Sunday afternoon.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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At a time of so much partisanship in Congress, especially related to health care, breakthrough legislation is a shining example of how commonsense policies that support patient care and innovation can achieve broad support.—
Josh Makower,
STAT,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Both have received glowing reviews from staffers and contributors.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2026
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Hot black smoke socked her in the face; the staircase had become a glowing, spastic frenzy.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The gothic building, opened in 1927, was first named Hammerstein's Theatre in honor of owner Arthur Hammerstein’s father, Oscar Hammerstein I, who helped develop New York’s luminous Times Square.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Try the entire collection, which includes a 16-shadow palette, luminous blush, and two brushes for less than $90.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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His orangey hair nearly matched a color in his brand-new Miami Dolphins jersey, the number thirty-nine spangly and bright.—
Chang-rae Lee,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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This popular, low-maintenance plant features stunning burgundy foliage and bright pink spring flowers.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
3 May 2026
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Available in dazzling red, yellow, and pink varieties, Garden Jewels™ Gerbera daisies produce up to 100 flowers per plant over a long season.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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Swanson was credited with nine assists, including running in on some slow rollers, getting to balls headed up the middle, making some dazzling spin moves and showing grace under pressure to help the Cubs (21-12) win their 14th of 17 games overall and 10th straight home game.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Under his meticulous care, the gleaming red sports car has been souped up to generate 400-horsepower turbo performance, but retains much of the original features and feel.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The trailer features stunning images of the massive gleaming white cube that was the centerpiece of the staging and Instagram-worthy shots of the pryo and special effects that made the tour a must-see for fans.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
10 Dec. 2025
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Michalle is petite, good-natured, and very pretty, with dark eyes and a radiant smile.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Tay Lautner and Kelly Rizzo are radiant at The Dear Media x Pinterest VIP Creator Dinner in Los Angeles.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Through your tears, see a brief, shimmering vision of What Might Have Been.—
Ian Frazier,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The shimmering tradition is a treasured piece of only-in-Florida lore.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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“Shiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shiny. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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