Plural of glossy; refers to glossy magazines, photographs, or high-gloss printed materials with a shiny finish.
From 'glossy' (adjective meaning shiny) + '-es' (plural suffix). In publishing, 'glossies' specifically refers to magazines printed on glossy paper like fashion and celebrity publications.
In the photography world, 'glossies' are the gold standard for professional headshots—the high-gloss finish makes images pop and has been the calling card of Hollywood for nearly a century.
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