sheen

Example Sentences

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Even in the dim light of the basement, Jonah could tell that Chip had a panicky sheen of sweat on his face.

From Literature

Anytime the film veers into computer-generated territory, it takes on a sheen of cheesy artifice.

From Los Angeles Times

Later, the counter began to crowd with flaky croissants, sticky pastry, brioches with amber sheen.

From Salon

Her skin was brown, with a rich sheen to it.

From Literature

And they may be losing some of their sheen.

From Salon