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
The main ingredient is oxalic acid, which is found naturally in certain fruits and vegetables and can leave surfaces shiny and clean.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2025
Finally, though, the shiny new thing has grown old, and the rough old thing is being revived.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 5 Mar. 2025
The matte alligator Venere bag with a concave top was hand-painted to achieve a shiny, shimmering effect, while the top-handle Perla, a squarish bucket-like bag, came in rich hues, including dark brown and ruby red.
—Stephen Garner, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
The actress wore a futuristic, shiny, navy blue gown with an elaborate boxy neck and accentuated the look with silver jewelry.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2025
Finally, though, the shiny new thing has grown old, and the rough old thing is being revived.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 5 Mar. 2025
The matte alligator Venere bag with a concave top was hand-painted to achieve a shiny, shimmering effect, while the top-handle Perla, a squarish bucket-like bag, came in rich hues, including dark brown and ruby red.
—Stephen Garner, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
The actress wore a futuristic, shiny, navy blue gown with an elaborate boxy neck and accentuated the look with silver jewelry.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shiny
Adjective
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Sure, the Currys should get another stab at it on Monday, when the Warriors make their annual trek to Charlotte and Steph Curry’s yearly shining moment in uptown takes place.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2025
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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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That’s quite a glowing endorsement of Kansas City as the host for the Big 12 men’s and women’s tournaments.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2025
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In his gorgeous first book penned by his partner Tim Johnson with a glowing foreword by Martha Stewart, readers get to revel in the thoughtful beauty of Fernando’s gardens.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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This, combined with the luminous glow effect makes everything look distractingly cheap in a show that is clearly expensive and largely well-shot.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Following a brief homage to Los Angeles, still suffering the fallout from devastating wildfires, Grande emerged from a puff of gray smoke, luminous in a sparkly ruby-red gown.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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At night, many of these fishing vessels turn on bright lights to lure squid to the surface, where they are harvested using a large net.—
Avery Schmitz,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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That’s exactly what happens, but our eyes (which are not blessed with high dynamic range) see a bright side of the moon and an almost black side as Earth’s shadow travels across it.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Top 5 Women: Ariana Grande and Schiaparelli Win Big Five dazzling actresses and zero surprises topped the list of women seen at the Oscars 2025.—
Laurie Brookins,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Mar. 2025
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The detonation sent chunks of debris raining down over the area, creating a dazzling artificial meteor shower for people in The Bahamas and Florida's Space Coast, among other locales.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Anchoring this open-air space are ginkgo trees, whose leaves emerge in silent increments each spring, then blaze into a radiant yellow spectacle come fall.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Powered by chebula—one of the most potent antioxidants in skin care—this serum fights fine lines, dryness, and environmental stressors, helping your skin stay resilient and radiant.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Nemesis is the story of two men on either side of the law, the tale of what happens when an unstoppable force (an expert criminal), Coltrane Wilder (Noel), meets an immovable object (a brilliant police detective), Isaiah Stiles (Law).—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2025
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The actor also has various business ventures, including being a founder and brewer at All-Wise Meadery and co-founder of the high-protein yogurt-like product Thor’s Skyr, along with Terry Crews. 02 of 08 Cole Sprouse (Cody) Cole Sprouse plays Zack’s brilliant twin brother Cody.—
Skyler Trepel,
EW.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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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 21 Mar. 2025.
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