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
The music video opts for an effortlessly fun and youthful feel, trading in glossy, big sets for scenic mountain views.
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Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2025
Despite the glossy appearance on social media, things were not improving for the couple.
—Barry Levitt, TIME, 17 Feb. 2025
And this glossy one is just $29 at Lululemon during President’s Day.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025
Director Morten Tyldum gives the movie a glossy flair and injects his sci-fi romance with startling scenes like the zero-G swimming pool sequence.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glossy
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However, in today’s hiring landscape, recruiters have become adept at identifying overly polished responses that lack genuine insight to their interview questions.—
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The key to this look is a polished, flyaway-free finish.—
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Jutes, meanwhile, rocks a sleek black suit and sunglasses, as the couple poses in a vintage convertible car.—
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As a foil stands Judd’s sleek, spare furniture, including chairs, tables, benches and desks.—
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Pop a satin version on top of your usual night-out curls to make the 'do feel glamorous.—
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From satin pillowcases to a hydrating moisturizer, all of these products are on sale for less than $25.—
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“Glossy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glossy. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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