as in polished
having a shiny surface or finish
the glossy finish on the gym floor a sports car with an interior upholstered with glossy leather
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Recent Examples of glossy
Hailey - who attended the annual event without her husband Justin Bieber - wore her glossy brunette hair in waves and kept her makeup relatively subtle for a look reminiscent to the golden age of Hollywood.
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Rachel Flynn, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
This glossy, minty balm is a cult favorite for a reason.
—Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Makeup artist Melissa Hernandez of course used Armani Beauty products for Sweeney’s glam, giving her a straightforward shimmery eye look, pink blush, and a glossy lip.
—Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 25 Feb. 2025
The Monkey continues Perkins’ brand of glossy, inert horror with the kind of cinematography and blocking that calls the wrong kind of attention to itself.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 22 Feb. 2025
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Rachel Flynn, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
This glossy, minty balm is a cult favorite for a reason.
—Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Makeup artist Melissa Hernandez of course used Armani Beauty products for Sweeney’s glam, giving her a straightforward shimmery eye look, pink blush, and a glossy lip.
—Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 25 Feb. 2025
The Monkey continues Perkins’ brand of glossy, inert horror with the kind of cinematography and blocking that calls the wrong kind of attention to itself.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glossy
Adjective
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Tongue-and-groove construction makes for easy installation on site and a polished look when finished.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Mar. 2025
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Throw any of these on with a simple white tee and jeans this spring and expect a polished, put-together look each and every time.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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So go ahead—invest in a Noguchi lamp, a sleek wooden table, earthy vases and some wabi-sabi pottery.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
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Munn kept her hair classic with her dark tresses pulled into a sleek low ponytail.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Pop a satin version on top of your usual night-out curls to make the 'do feel glamorous.—
Jasmine Washington,
Seventeen,
18 Jan. 2023
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From satin pillowcases to a hydrating moisturizer, all of these products are on sale for less than $25.—
Isabel Garcia,
Peoplemag,
13 Jan. 2023
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“Glossy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glossy. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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