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glossy

[glos-ee, glaw-see] / ˈglɒs i, ˈglɔ si /


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The book, written by three journalists, from French dailies Le Parisien and Le Monde, and weekly glossy magazine Paris Match, is to hit bookstores on Wednesday.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Add the asparagus and let everything turn glossy for a few minutes, then toss with sweet snap peas, chives and al dente pasta.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

A savory, deeply indulgent twist on the cinnamon roll: pillowy brioche spiraled with a silky, peppery cheese filling that melts into something glossy and rich.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

She described Michael as "glossy, sanitised, and surprisingly dull".

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

She drags me to a bookstore, where we flip through some glossy magazines, including one called The Gilded Tween Scene.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein




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