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
Best for: Anyone who heat-styles regularly and wants smoother, glossier hair with bounce and hydration—without a heavy finish.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 26 June 2025
On the contrary, this film is content to offer a nice and glossy celebration of a likable man who stumbled into great success by sticking to his childhood dream of making good sushi, and became a brand unto himself somewhere along the way.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 26 June 2025
But the rot was there all along — buried beneath years of brand-building, PR campaigns, industry awards and glossy features.
—Rob Shuter, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
For those looking to lock in shine post-wash, Mise En Scene’s Perfect Super Rich Serum delivers a glossy finish without a trace of greasiness.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 19 June 2025
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 26 June 2025
On the contrary, this film is content to offer a nice and glossy celebration of a likable man who stumbled into great success by sticking to his childhood dream of making good sushi, and became a brand unto himself somewhere along the way.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 26 June 2025
But the rot was there all along — buried beneath years of brand-building, PR campaigns, industry awards and glossy features.
—Rob Shuter, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
For those looking to lock in shine post-wash, Mise En Scene’s Perfect Super Rich Serum delivers a glossy finish without a trace of greasiness.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 19 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for glossy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glossy
Adjective
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And so while polished OS betas that are clearly for public use are one thing, don’t stretch the point too far.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Onscreen, Supergirl has historically been portrayed as a kind, good-hearted, polished girl — not dissimilar to Superman, in fact.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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Don’t miss out on Beats headphones that come in sleek colors, Peepers reading glasses for as little as $8, and the ever-popular Ninja Creami during Amazon Prime Day 2025.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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This sleek decanter aerates while serving angles (and leveling up your sommelier instincts).—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
8 July 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 18 Jul. 2025.
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