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glossy

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


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But when audiences girded their loins for the sequel—this one as lavishly supported by glossy publishers as its earlier version was disavowed—there was a single character whose zippy quippiness was most anticipated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

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

A quick mushroom sauce does the trick: earthy, glossy, just rich enough to make everything feel composed.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Four perfectly glossy braids flicked around as she tossed her head.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste




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