glossy
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- noun
- /ˈɡlɑːsi/
- As a self-proclaimed magazine addict, Alexa has a subscription to over a dozen glossies and sometimes buys more on the newsstands.
- a glossy magazine
- a fashion glossy
- a local glossy
Examples
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Expect to see the first ads drop in September in international glossies.
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The campaign seems to be spreading, having gained approval of major women's glossies.
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Did you see the glossy vogue spread on this pair?
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Did you see the glossy Vogue spread on this pair?
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This is the Glossy Posse limited edition set.
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The photographer delivered several glossies of the model for the advertising campaign.
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After the photoshoot, the magazine displayed vibrant glossies of the latest fashion trends.
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She collected various glossies of celebrities for her scrapbook, highlighting their glamorous styles.
Synonyms
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1.0
A printed or online set of pages that comes out regularly with articles and pictures about a subject
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3.2
A thin printed book that has shiny pages and many photos
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4.7
A magazine printed on shiny good quality paper with many photos and bright design
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6.9
A shiny magazine with many photos and ads
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Etymology
Glossy comes from gloss, meaning 'shine', and magazines printed on shiny paper became known as 'glossies'. So a glossy magazine is one with bright photos and an attractive, shiny look.