How to Use glossy in a Sentence

glossy

adjective
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  • The Princess of Wales is known for her glossy brunette locks.
    — Jessica Booth, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2023
  • There’s a look, a feel, a vibe, that’s glossy and very polished.
    — Josh Chesler, SPIN, 26 Apr. 2023
  • The modern look is achieved by sleek leather paired with glossy brass.
    — Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2024
  • This time, her scarlett lip was swapped out for a glossy nude.
    — Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Her glossy lips and glowy skin were almost shinier than her lids.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 8 Aug. 2023
  • The less-glossy first page of Google is just as credible, if not more so these days.
    — Victoria Kennedy, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2023
  • The glossy leaves catch the light, and suddenly, the wearer is in communion with the world around them.
    — Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2023
  • The goal is to mix until the batter, when disturbed, returns to a smooth glossy state.
    — Brigitte Malivert, CNN, 11 Apr. 2023
  • Stephanie Hsu wore glossy nearly-black lips on the 2023 Met Gala red carpet.
    — Kristen Bateman, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 June 2023
  • This is more black, more glossy, and so far, doesn't seem to thicken up and get gunky as fast as the other one.
    — elle.com, 20 Apr. 2023
  • The Dune: Part Two star wore her hair slicked back with a retro wave and rocked silver eye shadow and a glossy lip.
    — Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
  • Its glossy, leathery leaves and upright form will add a nice splash of green to any space in your home with good light.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 10 May 2023
  • This resulted in great ribs with a dark, glossy finish and tacky sauce.
    — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2023
  • Her glossy, smoky eye makeup and ombré lips were the perfect match for this wet look.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Rigatoni’s tubular shape was ideal for cradling the glossy sauce and chunks of guanciale and sausage.
    — Erica Turner, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2023
  • Its glossy foliage emerges bright yellow in spring and ages to chartreuse.
    — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2023
  • The rest of her glam consisted of glossy lips, shimmery pink eyelids, and her hair pulled back in a bun.
    — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 21 June 2023
  • Carey and Jenner twinned in the smiley selfie in glowy base makeup, smoky eyes and glossy lips.
    — Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 29 Oct. 2023
  • The tags themselves are little metal discs with a shiny silver side and a glossy white side.
    — Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 27 Mar. 2024
  • The outfit was comprised of a glossy cherry red catsuit cinched at the waist with a matching corset.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 May 2023
  • Shanté just made her way back from a night out, wearing a glossy blue gown and a pink coat with bangles.
    — Bryan Washington, The New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2023
  • There will be glossy mahogany details adorning the flanks and polished plating on the bow and stern.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 July 2023
  • Unlike the standard white PS5 slim, these don’t have the glossy / matte split between the top and bottom plates.
    — Chris Welch, The Verge, 9 Jan. 2024
  • For his campaign, Forza Italia sent a 127-page glossy magazine to doorsteps across Italy.
    — Rachel Donadio, New York Times, 12 June 2023
  • All three chose glossy lips finished with dark lip liner.
    — Essence, 7 Nov. 2023
  • Plaza accessorized with metallic gold pumps and a dark, glossy lip.
    — Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 16 Jan. 2024
  • She was dressed in all red, including a latex dress paired with glossy black curls.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 1 Sep. 2023
  • Bailey wore the look with an oversized dove gray suit and a timelessly chic winged eye and glossy red lip.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 23 June 2023
  • It’s really been nice to get to play this person for whom life is not perfect and glossy.
    — Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 29 July 2023
  • Then mix on high until medium-stiff glossy peaks form, 5 to 7 minutes.
    — Anna Helm Baxter, Woman's Day, 30 Aug. 2023

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