shininess

noun

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as in sheen

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  1. sheen
  2. gloss
  3. polish
  4. luminescence
  5. glow
  6. fluorescence
Noun
  • My daughter has been entranced by the crunch of a plastic cup, the elastic of a luggage tag, and the sheen of an airline snack menu.
    Jocelyn Newman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Scoop Jacquard Tie-Back Mini Swing Dress The subtle sheen on this A-line dress comes not from sequins but from silvery metallic stitching.
    Miles Walls, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of sheen
Noun
  • Lawrence wore a light blush, pink gloss, and black eyeliner.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
  • The Glow-and-Go Kit ($78 down from $110) is a perfect introduction to the brand, with creamy shimmer sticks, a mascara, a gloss, and a multipurpose liner.
    Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of gloss
Noun
  • Now, Gomez is reinterpreting the trend for winter and thereby breaking the stereotype that a December polish must be some iteration of red or burgundy.
    Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The high-gloss polish used as the final touch on each sculpture not only evokes the finish of automotive surfaces but also traditional Japanese lacquerware crafts.
    Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of polish
Noun
  • To finish, press a touch of an iridescent or sparkling formula onto the center of the lids for that extra hint of luminescence.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 9 Oct. 2024
  • But despite a few previous examples, the 1974 tour (and the live album that followed) may have been the most prominent moment when saluting a musician by way of real or artificial luminescence truly, well, came to light.
    David Browne, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2024
Definition of luminescence
Noun
  • This also is a good time to see some planets in our solar system, including Mars, which is getting closer to Earth each night and will become a little bit brighter each night with its reddish, yellow glow, Tyler says.
    Chandelis Duster, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Explore DeBary Hall during holiday evenings when candlelight will fill the 19th century mansion with a warm glow, accentuating its historic treasures and Christmas decorations.
    Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of glow
Noun
  • The microscope records flashes of fluorescence when its laser hits active neurons, and the 3D video shows patterns that resemble green fireflies winking on and off in a summer night.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 30 May 2017
  • Later in the Archimedes Palimpsest project, researchers used x-ray fluorescence to bring out iron in the older ink.
    Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of fluorescence
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shingling

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