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
It’s been just over a month since the opening of Universal’s shiny new theme park, Universal Epic Universe.
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Eve Chen, USA Today, 24 June 2025
Tucked between Gainesville and Ocala in north-central Florida, there’s no sparkling coastline or shiny amusement park to bolster Micanopy’s name.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
Click it one level higher and the light will turn green, telling you the negative ion generator is on, which gives smoother and shinier results, but means there's less volume.
—Nena Farrell, Wired News, 20 June 2025
Golden Dome is just Star Wars with a shinier name—and a much higher price tag.
—Time, 18 June 2025
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Eve Chen, USA Today, 24 June 2025
Tucked between Gainesville and Ocala in north-central Florida, there’s no sparkling coastline or shiny amusement park to bolster Micanopy’s name.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
Click it one level higher and the light will turn green, telling you the negative ion generator is on, which gives smoother and shinier results, but means there's less volume.
—Nena Farrell, Wired News, 20 June 2025
Golden Dome is just Star Wars with a shinier name—and a much higher price tag.
—Time, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shiny
Adjective
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Attendees rode in support of and alongside community member Eva Zamora, who is a shining example of how to live your best life with Parkinson’s disease and takes cycle classes at EōS regularly, a news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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Her next shining moment comes when two young sisters enter the hospital.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The incoming and outgoing CEOs both had glowing words for each other on Tuesday.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
18 June 2025
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Keeping skin soft, smooth, glowing—and protected against UV rays—should be at the top of your summer priority list.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
16 June 2025
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Glowing collarbones, shimmering shoulders, and luminous legs are all part of the summer story.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
27 June 2025
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The color in the glass is a delicate but luminous pale pink, with reflections reminiscent of rose petals or light salmon.—
Elisabetta Tosi,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Refreshing, vibrant, and very satisfying with a bright cleansing finish.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Just keep in mind that this year’s 84% full moon will wash out all but the brightest meteors.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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The Fourth of July, also referred to as Independence Day, has been celebrated across the United States since 1776 — and nearly 250 years later, big cities, small towns, counties and states alike continue to cap off the night with dazzling displays of fireworks.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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Music City is gearing up to celebrate Independence Day with another dazzling fireworks display and concert.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Their radiant point lies near the constellation Aquarius in the southern sky.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Just a few drops pressed into skin after your cleansing routine (or mixed into your moisturizer) leaves your face soft, radiant, and dewy.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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The growing number of robots in its warehouses is yet more evidence of this brilliant truth.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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My graduate school advisor, the brilliant Mary Sheriff, always insisted that scholarship had to follow the object, not the other way around.—
Libby Buck
July 1,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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The bright pink dress was made from a satin-like fabric with a smooth, slightly lustrous finish.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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The Columbia boys’ hair was so lustrous and well nourished.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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“Shiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/shiny. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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