as in luminous
giving off or reflecting much light
wore a dress of some sheeny material that looked spectacular under the stage lights
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Adjective
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That Del Toro juxtaposed luminous elements fit for a fairy tale with unflinching violence prompted an epiphany for Ezban.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2025 -
For the show, the Symphony of Flowers, the operator would install at Huntington Central Park more than 100,000 luminous flowers totaling 500,000 LED lights that are choreographed to accompany classical music played over speakers.—
Michael Slaten,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But what do these chemical differences mean in terms of getting a glowing complexion?—
Alexis Benveniste,
Allure,
7 Apr. 2025
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Most come from a family friend ready to give a glowing review.—
Nicholas Wyman,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The real shining gem of Pokémon's eighth generation was Legends: Arceus.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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Sure, the Currys should get another stab at it on Monday, when the Warriors make their annual trek to Charlotte and Steph Curry’s yearly shining moment in uptown takes place.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The matte black manicure, created by manicurist Pika, makes a prominent cameo in some new promo pics and videos for Fenty Beauty's Gloss Bomb Oil, a sparkly, shiny lip product made for summertime shining.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
8 Apr. 2025
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Other tidbits shared by Prosser include a shinier animation for the camera and torch icons on the lock screen, as well as broader and thinner toggles for options in Settings.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Also strutting her stuff is the dazzling Jayme Lawson as Pearline, a local woman unleashed by the excitement of Club Juke.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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The 76-minute episode is essentially a tight feature film, starring the dazzling ensemble of Cristin Milioti, Jesse Plemons, Jimmi Simpson, Michaela Coel, Billy Magnussen, and more.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Both O’Mara and McMahon believe that Pickle has a bright future ahead.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Apr. 2025
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Being leaders at heart who pave their own path, a Sagittarius may be intrigued by the allure of retro decor's bright colors and funky designs.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While this cream’s key moisturizing ingredients do their thing, niacinamide balances oil production and brightens skin to reveal a more radiant, even tone.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
3 Apr. 2025
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Jojoba esters add to its silky smooth application, while ginseng extract further reduces inflammation and boosts collagen production, leaving skin looking plump and radiant.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Centella asiatica and tocopherol work together for hydration, which lactic acid acts as a humectant to lock in moisture and retain a lustrous look.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
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This pair is also on sale for less than $100 and matches the vibe of Holmes’ shoes with the pointed toe, kitten heel, and lustrous gold finish.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Sheeny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheeny. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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