shinier; shiniest
1
: having a smooth glossy surface
shiny new shoes
2
a
: bright with the rays of the sun : sunshiny
b
: filled with light
3
: rubbed or worn smooth
4
: lustrous with natural secretions
a shiny nose
shininess
noun
Examples of shiny in a Sentence
we could see our reflections in the shiny surface of the marble walls
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The opening, today, comes on the heels of Netflix moving to new bases in both Brazil and Mexico in recent times, meaning shiny new HQs in each of its three main production centers in Latin America.
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
Which brings us to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the city of Orlando and, suddenly, the Jacksonville Jaguars — the shiny, new team taking the City Beautiful out on the town in 2027.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
While searching for ways to get healthier and shinier hair, TikTok users have discovered the Abbey Yung Method, a way to assess your needs and build a routine that works well for you.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
Use hair masks or natural hair oil to keep hair color shiny and vibrant.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
Which brings us to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the city of Orlando and, suddenly, the Jacksonville Jaguars — the shiny, new team taking the City Beautiful out on the town in 2027.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
While searching for ways to get healthier and shinier hair, TikTok users have discovered the Abbey Yung Method, a way to assess your needs and build a routine that works well for you.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
Use hair masks or natural hair oil to keep hair color shiny and vibrant.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
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“Shiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shiny. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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