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glossy

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


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This makes it possible to switch between glossy and matte finishes, producing visual effects that surpass what current screens can achieve.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

While Dubai's glossy image abounds online, many of the migrant workers who help power the economy here earn modest wages and live in shared accommodation on the outskirts of the city.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

From glossy fund decks to slick digital platforms, the message is simple: The gates are open.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

Radio airplay, strong word of mouth, glossy production and a slick cover that looked like an upscale fragrance ad helped the record sell a million copies by September 1976.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

He pointed ahead at a table filled with labeled Mirror Tech bags in an on-brand glossy silver.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste




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