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
Similar to soap nails and lip-gloss nails, jelly nails are super shiny and jewel-like.
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Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
And, as Garner guessed, the character is plenty shiny.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Some of the work is literally reflective, utilizing shiny surfaces such as silvered glass or curved metal.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
One morning, Stephanos noticed his wife’s animal-print dress and shiny earrings.
—Alex Portée, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shiny
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Her next shining moment comes when two young sisters enter the hospital.—
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There were definitely moments that were less shining than others for me.—
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But what do these chemical differences mean in terms of getting a glowing complexion?—
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Most come from a family friend ready to give a glowing review.—
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Her skin is luminous, pale with indignation.—
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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.—
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Murillo remains one of the brightest defensive talents in Europe.—
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The whites of shirts and balloons look bright, while skin tones appear natural.—
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Also strutting her stuff is the dazzling Jayme Lawson as Pearline, a local woman unleashed by the excitement of Club Juke.—
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The 76-minute episode is essentially a tight feature film, starring the dazzling ensemble of Cristin Milioti, Jesse Plemons, Jimmi Simpson, Michaela Coel, Billy Magnussen, and more.—
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One of the trademarks of healthy skin is a radiant complexion—and the best sunscreens for glowing skin are game-changers for achieving luminosity while protecting your skin from dangerous UV rays.—
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Pair it with delicate drop earrings and radiant skin.—
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That warrants definite watching to see if yet another brilliant scheme by Kyle and Kamilla can take hold.—
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Joyner climbed the podium in a black pantsuit adorned with clusters of brilliant silver sequins and a marvelous tulle train.—
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The web-like blue and gold dial is housed in a 40mm case made of tantalum, a very hard, ductile, lustrous, blue-gray transition metal that is highly corrosion-resistant.—
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This lustrous airy silk gown with sheer panels along the chest and the back is not only the dreamiest take on a slip dress, but an obvious choice for a minimalist.—
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“Shiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shiny. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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