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
New growth appears in bronzy shades of maroon and matures into a rich and shiny green.
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2025
The scalp may feel excessively greasy or oily and appear shiny or wet.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Feb. 2025
The star's honey blonde locks were styled into a sleek and shiny blowout, courtesy of her longtime hairstylist Chris Appleton.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
The color scheme is mostly white—shiny on the top and the bottom but matte on all four sides—plus light gray for both the Munbyn name (just in front of the output slot) and a small circle in front of the name.
—PCMAG, 31 Jan. 2025
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2025
The scalp may feel excessively greasy or oily and appear shiny or wet.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Feb. 2025
The star's honey blonde locks were styled into a sleek and shiny blowout, courtesy of her longtime hairstylist Chris Appleton.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
The color scheme is mostly white—shiny on the top and the bottom but matte on all four sides—plus light gray for both the Munbyn name (just in front of the output slot) and a small circle in front of the name.
—PCMAG, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shiny
Adjective
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Ben Franklin, with his range of knowledge from political science to publishing to ocean currents, is another shining example.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Elsa Hosk is another shining example of this phenomenon.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Vogue,
13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Related article Webb telescope spots six rogue worlds within a glowing cosmic cloud The variability of the black hole’s activity is likely due to the random nature of the material flowing into the accretion disk, Yusef-Zadeh said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
19 Feb. 2025
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Audiences are also feeling friendly, with Cinema Score turning in a glowing A grade.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Key Ingredients: Shea butter, avocado oil, orange peel wax Finish: Available in luminous or natural finishes Shades: 12 How to apply: Ilia keeps matters simple with its multi-stick: swipe, blend, and go.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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But in Ravel’s solo works, which across decades of composition contain both the evocative broad strokes of impressionism and the luminous specificity of pointillism, his approach can have mixed results.—
Joshua Barone,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Kennedy Center is an American Jewel, and must reflect the brightest STARS on its stage from all across our Nation.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2025
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On March 1, Mercury is shining at a very bright magnitude of –1.0.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Our configuration delivers fast processing, steady gaming performance, long battery life, a dazzling display, and a luxury build.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PCMAG,
22 Feb. 2025
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To experience the idyllic beauty of the city at its best, visitors can embark on a leisurely cruise atop Lake Pichola, basking in the splendor of the surrounding buildings and then docking at the island of Jag Mandir to enjoy a dazzling sunset.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Investing in premium beauty tools and treatments ensures that your skin remains radiant and your hair stays healthy, despite the cold and dry climate.—
Tira Urquhart,
Essence,
26 Feb. 2025
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Formulated with olive oil, prickly pear, and apricot kernel oil, this formula thoroughly hydrates the skin and leaves it with a radiant finish.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The story turns on brilliant scientist Rebecca Abrams (47), who experiences a career setback after anonymous allegations of abuses of power are brought against her.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2025
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The Spaniard scored a header to give the Gunners the lead, then six minutes later, finished off a brilliant counter-attacking move to seal the victory.—
Sam Tighe,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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For example, a light lavender lining peeks out from underneath the tool of the Rapunzel dress, which can be paired with a long, dramatic boa to imitate her lustrous mane.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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This lustrous golden brown has a certain elegance and translates well to fabrications with sheens.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Shiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shiny. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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