as in gleam
brightness created by light reflected from a surface
polished the metal until it had an even sheen
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as in to shimmer
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Recent Examples of sheen
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 May 2025
Amid the corporate sheen of an FA Cup final at Wembley, Palace showcased the very best of English fan culture yesterday, as did City with their tribute to departing club legend Kevin De Bruyne.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 18 May 2025
Anna Staver, The Enquirer, 24 Feb. 2023
Boaters off Orange County and residents of Newport Beach started reporting a petroleum smell in the air and oily sheen on the water Friday afternoon, Oct. 1.
—Christopher Weber, ajc, 8 Oct. 2021
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Noun
Photo : Cary Horowitz The columns are covered in Indian mica, adding both sheen and depth to the space.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 May 2025
Amid the corporate sheen of an FA Cup final at Wembley, Palace showcased the very best of English fan culture yesterday, as did City with their tribute to departing club legend Kevin De Bruyne.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 18 May 2025
Verb
Professor:Oily sheen on East Palestine creek behaving like vinyl chloride So far, Ohio EPA says its tests have not detected vinyl chloride in waterways.
—Anna Staver, The Enquirer, 24 Feb. 2023
Boaters off Orange County and residents of Newport Beach started reporting a petroleum smell in the air and oily sheen on the water Friday afternoon, Oct. 1.
—Christopher Weber, ajc, 8 Oct. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheen
Noun
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Yet beneath the gleam of champagne bars and five-star hotels, a current of mountain grit still flows.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Super fine golden pearls give a gorgeous gleam while coconut, avocado and argan oils, plus squalane and vitamin E nourish skin and add radiance.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Here, Gerdes created an airy, cohesive container with delicate, shimmering flowers of alyssum and ‘Glitz’ euphorbia, pops of pale purple ‘Starfish’ petunia blooms, soft mounds of velvety artemisia, and trailing silver tendrils of dichondra.—
Mike Irvine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2025
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The shimmering elements of Fanning’s gown cascaded down the design of her dress.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
Verb
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The portals glow alluringly, the fountains dance in low light, and the Celestial Carousel is an other-worldly beacon.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Learn about the tiny organisms that create glowing waters during this magical experience.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 May 2025
Noun
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From the windows of her family’s 14th-floor apartment, Alvarez was transfixed by the view of cars threading along the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and the glint of the Manhattan Bridge.—
Elly Fishman,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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The images often frame Bono in shadow, with glints of light around him, lending a chiaroscuro elegance to his presence.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
16 May 2025
Verb
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The Sunshine State is famous for powdery white sand and glittering turquoise waters.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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Related Articles Along with her gown, Armas styled pieces of glittering jewelry to accessorize her look.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
28 May 2025
Noun
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The Indy native has seen the city thrive under the glare of two NBA All-Star Games, the CFP national championship game, and dozens of other national and international championships.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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It is formulated with LED lights with glare control and low optical flicker for eye care.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Her long, pointy nails glisten just as much, as do her lips, which are coated in Charlotte Tilbury Big Lip Plumpgasm in Nudegasm Diamonds.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
5 May 2025
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In retrospect, Cassidy would understand that Brianna was high, radiantly high, her skin luminous with heat and her glassy eyes glistening.—
Joyce Carol Oates,
The New Yorker,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Hokusai's art has a pleasant reflectiveness, particularly in its darker portions; the gloss black finish is lovely.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
21 May 2025
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Finish with a gloss to enhance and pull the entire look together.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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“Sheen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheen. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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