as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
a classic car from the 1950s, replete with yards of coruscating chrome
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Recent Examples of coruscate
All articles that coruscate with resplendence are not, ipso facto, auriferous.
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Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Oct. 2021
Brazil had been in coruscating form up to that point, so few expected them to falter.
—SI.com, 5 June 2018
In February the group dropped Slag (Aerophonic), a live recording of a coruscating performance at London’s Café Oto in 2015.
—Peter Margasak, Chicago Reader, 22 Sep. 2017
Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Oct. 2021
Brazil had been in coruscating form up to that point, so few expected them to falter.
—SI.com, 5 June 2018
In February the group dropped Slag (Aerophonic), a live recording of a coruscating performance at London’s Café Oto in 2015.
—Peter Margasak, Chicago Reader, 22 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coruscate
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But its sound was always gleaming and well-rounded, the instrumental balance impeccable all evening.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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Photo : Become Legendary The primary bathroom is wrapped in gleaming turquoise-colored tile.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
21 May 2025
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Steve’s first instinct is almost always to say something awful or unkind, and then Murray’s eyes flash a desire to take it back.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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Goldberg flashed a confused look after Behar's admission, as the audience applauded and conservative panelist Alyssa Farah Griffin laughed while segueing into her own point.—
Joey Nolfi Published,
EW.com,
11 June 2025
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Key pieces range from a linen suit to slouchy knits glinting with Lurex.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
6 Feb. 2025
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The Grammy-winning rapper sparkled in a sumptuous canary gown that glinted with the help of some reflective beading.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
5 Mar. 2025
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In the video, Zimmerman tucked into a burger while wearing her sparkling white wedding gown.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Photo : Niamh Whitty There are sparkling vantages of Courtmacsherry Bay.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
27 May 2025
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Spanning the entire 32nd floor of the Olympia Dumbo and going for $19.5 million, the five-bedroom aerie offers spine-tingling views of the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges plus shimmering New York Harbor and skyline vistas for your own main-character brooding.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
2 June 2025
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Just beyond the levee, the Sacramento River shimmered.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
25 May 2025
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What Happens On The Solstice On the date of the June solstice, the sun shines directly overhead at the Tropic of Cancer, an imaginary line around Earth at 23.5 degrees north of the equator (through Mexico, India and Egypt).—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Philadelphia's front line on defense shined bright against Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl, and showed teams across the league just how much of a difference-maker a relentless pass rush can be.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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There are glistening turquoise pools, loads of cigarettes, diamond jewelry, and everything is doused in the golden Los Angeles sun.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
6 June 2025
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The hardwood flooring glistens while shadow boxing under a chair rail and crown molding enhance the visual appeal.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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Sunnfjord: Nestled among steep mountains and glittering fjords, Sunnfjord’s highlights include the spectacular Storehesten, a peak formed during the final collapse of the Caledonian mountain range.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Only 200,000 showed up to the parade early in the day, with numbers peaking later in the evening, when around 800,000 were present for the glittering fireworks display.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
11 June 2025
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“Coruscate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coruscate. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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