sheen

Example Sentences

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Perth and Kinross Council said there had been no reports of any sightings of fuel sheen in the River Tay or Loch Tay since Saturday afternoon.

From BBC

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