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  1. adjective Having a smooth, shiny, lustrous surface: glossy satin. See Synonyms at sleek.
  2. adjective Superficially and often speciously attractive; showy: glossy trendsetters.
  3. noun A photographic print on smooth, shiny paper.
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  • Have you ever had the desire to pose your partner on a funky divan or a glossy, antique desk and pretend that you're in the middle of a photo shoot?
  • The Last Metro satisfies as a glossy, tenderly witty entertainment. —  GreenCine Daily
  • Teens will swoon for Jonas Brothers in 3D despite being overy glossy, and superficial —  greatfallstribune.com - Local News
  • Oscar winning 'Man on Wire' documentary highlights an impressive feat Eat a Beer Baron and help send a Great Falls teen to Australia to compete in a golf tournament Teens will swoon for Jonas Brothers in 3D despite being overy glossy, and superficial —  greatfallstribune.com - Local News
  • "Tell me why can't I face the truth?" warbles our young hero in the glossy, angst-ridden video. —  Chart Rigger
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shiny ·  silvery ·  silky ·  lustrous ·  golden ·  reddish ·  sleek ·  curly ·  transparent ·  dense ·  creamy ·  tawny
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