shinier; shiniest
1
: having a smooth glossy surface
shiny new shoes
2
a
: bright with the rays of the sun : sunshiny
b
: filled with light
3
: rubbed or worn smooth
4
: lustrous with natural secretions
a shiny nose
shininess
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we could see our reflections in the shiny surface of the marble walls
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Concerns about personal privacy, election interference, exploitative labor practices and the toxic effects of social media scraped much of the sheen off the tech industry and its shiny gadgets, especially among Democrats.
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Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025
The shiny black patent finish on this pair, for example, looks super high-class like a pair of expensive heels.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
Here are all the new maps: Bounty (Launch) Bounty is a new 6v6, medium-sized core map where players will face off against each other in a crime lord's luxurious skyscraper, complete with a penthouse, nightclub, a skylight with breakable glass, and more shiny areas.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
If a client asks you to compromise on quality, pushes boundaries or doesn't respect your values, that shiny opportunity might not be worth the cost.
—Goro Gupta, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025
The shiny black patent finish on this pair, for example, looks super high-class like a pair of expensive heels.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
Here are all the new maps: Bounty (Launch) Bounty is a new 6v6, medium-sized core map where players will face off against each other in a crime lord's luxurious skyscraper, complete with a penthouse, nightclub, a skylight with breakable glass, and more shiny areas.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
If a client asks you to compromise on quality, pushes boundaries or doesn't respect your values, that shiny opportunity might not be worth the cost.
—Goro Gupta, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for shiny
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“Shiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shiny. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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