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glossy

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


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Rice noodles are tossed in a glossy dressing of tomato paste, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, Sriracha, rice wine vinegar and just enough Kewpie mayonnaise to give everything a silky sheen.

From Salon • Jul. 8, 2026

But it’s still built like a tasteful record store with hi-res audio and downloads, no ad tier, and a glossy music magazine championing outsider acts.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

"It's loud, it's glitzy, it's glossy, that's what this is."

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 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

As soon as Rae leaves the car, Jupe turns to me with her eyes all glossy and says, “That was so amazing I can hardly stand it, Coopie!”

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone




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