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
Wow spray outranked 14 other anti-humidity hair products and earned the No. 1 spot on our list due to its non-greasy, lightweight formula, long-lasting effects through multiple shampoos, and impressive ability to keep hair sleek and shiny while taming frizz and blocking humidity.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
In November 2019, I was handed a shiny new Saudi residence permit.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 11 July 2025
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.
—Mojtaba Akhavan-Tafti, The Conversation, 11 July 2025
These coddling treatments help get your hair looking frizz-free and shiny with minimal effort.
—Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 1 July 2025
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
In November 2019, I was handed a shiny new Saudi residence permit.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 11 July 2025
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.
—Mojtaba Akhavan-Tafti, The Conversation, 11 July 2025
These coddling treatments help get your hair looking frizz-free and shiny with minimal effort.
—Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shiny
Adjective
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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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Trump, though, gave Duffy a glowing vote of confidence when announcing his new appointment.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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The moon after dark, large and low, brilliant as a star, its light reflecting in our eyes, turning our pupils silver, bright and glowing.—
Ekow Eshun
July 11,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Pearls are formed by living organisms, when an irritant enters a mollusc, typically an oyster, it is coated with layers of nacre, this is the same luminous substance that is on the inside of the shell, more commonly known as mother of pearl.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Ali had ceased looking towards the horizon long before the luminous blue of it became a mock memory.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Snag them in this classic black color, or choose from 21 other color options, including bold patterns and bright hues.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Not to mention, the pastry pink shade is perfect for bright, colorful summer outfits.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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The Fourth of July, also referred to as Independence Day, has been celebrated across the United States since 1776 — and nearly 250 years later, big cities, small towns, counties and states alike continue to cap off the night with dazzling displays of fireworks.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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Music City is gearing up to celebrate Independence Day with another dazzling fireworks display and concert.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Their radiant point lies near the constellation Aquarius in the southern sky.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Just a few drops pressed into skin after your cleansing routine (or mixed into your moisturizer) leaves your face soft, radiant, and dewy.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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While the stories-at-the-speed-of-life series didn't get a comedy nomination in its final season, nor did star-writer Bridgett Everett, voters did have the good sense to honor Jeff Hiller, one of the ensemble's brilliant performers.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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Instead of a traditional dog crate, Mark, who only shared his first name, came up with a brilliant idea—a custom space for the dogs with a metal door.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The bright pink dress was made from a satin-like fabric with a smooth, slightly lustrous finish.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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The Columbia boys’ hair was so lustrous and well nourished.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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“Shiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shiny. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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