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
And indeed, in-between the shiny sales pitches came little glimpses of self-own.
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Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
Over the past two years, Resplendent Ceylon has turned its attention back to Cape Weligama, with a shiny makeover to celebrate the property’s 10th anniversary.
—Harriet Compston, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Among Goldman’s heavy-on-the-fondant portfolio is a Tory Burch bag replica, a Nike Air Jordan shoe next to a faux basketball, Converse’s Chuck Taylor All Star stepper, Jimmy Choo pumps accompanied by a shiny, gold clutch, and more.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
Ann Michael makes spaghetti with jarred sauce and appears on camera with a shiny forehead and damp hair.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
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Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
Over the past two years, Resplendent Ceylon has turned its attention back to Cape Weligama, with a shiny makeover to celebrate the property’s 10th anniversary.
—Harriet Compston, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Among Goldman’s heavy-on-the-fondant portfolio is a Tory Burch bag replica, a Nike Air Jordan shoe next to a faux basketball, Converse’s Chuck Taylor All Star stepper, Jimmy Choo pumps accompanied by a shiny, gold clutch, and more.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
Ann Michael makes spaghetti with jarred sauce and appears on camera with a shiny forehead and damp hair.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for shiny
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shiny
Adjective
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Eloise's shining moment comes in Quinn's To Sir Phillip, With Love, and follows her love story with Sir Phillip Crane—yes, that Phillip, who married his late brother's true love Marina Thompson.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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Her world, fueled by her life, was the shining and irrefutable definition of integrity.—
Josh Peter,
USA Today,
20 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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In the spring of 2024, Flynn McGuire started to notice glowing references online to an unapproved drug that proponents claimed could help the body heal more quickly.—
Sara Talpos — Undark,
STAT,
3 Feb. 2026
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The film has a brutal 6% critic score on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, but the audience score is at a glowing 99%.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The activist also went full glam on her flight, looking radiant in bronzy makeup, complete with dark eyeliner, fluttery eyelashes, fluffy eyebrows, luminous skin, and glossy lips.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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You’re left with a luminous finish that changes according to the light.—
Paola Zamarripa,
Glamour,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Statues of prominent citizens line the route, many missing heads or limbs, while religious and civic buildings once painted in bright colors now appear butter-yellow.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Despite the loss, the future is bright for the Patriots and but first there's the reaction from after the Super Bowl.—
Will Richmond,
The Providence Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In front of a raucous home crowd, Italy held off Georgia for the bronze medal behind a dazzling free skate from Matteo Rizzo, who dropped to his knees on the ice and cried.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Chicago might not have necessarily gotten dazzling returns on its trades — nine second-round picks were acquired in the last week alone — but for a team that’s been stuck in Play-In Purgatory for years, the sense of direction is refreshing, at least.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The trailer features stunning images of the massive gleaming white cube that was the centerpiece of the staging and Instagram-worthy shots of the pryo and special effects that made the tour a must-see for fans.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
10 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Grapeseed oil balances things out with omega-6 fatty acids and antioxidants that help protect skin from everyday environmental stressors, while meadowfoam seed oil helps lock everything in, leaving skin smoother, more supple, and radiant.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
5 Feb. 2026
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This program will immerse you in an atmospheric soundscape, with lyricism and a radiant finale portraying heaven through a child's eyes.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Schools of fish drifted one above the other in a shifting, shimmering mesh, as neon-bright parrotfish, damselfish, and Moorish idols darted by.—
Flora Stubbs,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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Whether your style is modern, traditional, or eclectic, 2026 bedroom trends encourage you to focus on quality and originality, with an emphasis on playful, inviting colors and shimmering accessories.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Shiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shiny. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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