as in shining
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as in glinting
to shoot forth bursts of light
fine china and stemware gleaming in the candlelight
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Sure, the Currys should get another stab at it on Monday, when the Warriors make their annual trek to Charlotte and Steph Curry’s yearly shining moment in uptown takes place.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2025 -
Ben Franklin, with his range of knowledge from political science to publishing to ocean currents, is another shining example.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The detonation sent chunks of debris raining down over the area, creating a dazzling artificial meteor shower for people in The Bahamas and Florida's Space Coast, among other locales.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Top 5 Women: Ariana Grande and Schiaparelli Win Big Five dazzling actresses and zero surprises topped the list of women seen at the Oscars 2025.—
Laurie Brookins,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Mar. 2025
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Key Ingredients: Shea butter, avocado oil, orange peel wax Finish: Available in luminous or natural finishes Shades: 12 How to apply: Ilia keeps matters simple with its multi-stick: swipe, blend, and go.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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But in Ravel’s solo works, which across decades of composition contain both the evocative broad strokes of impressionism and the luminous specificity of pointillism, his approach can have mixed results.—
Joshua Barone,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Talent Tension Even the most brilliant strategy falters without proper execution.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Schneider drew up a brilliant inbounds play for Conesa, who turned and fired an on-the-mark 3-pointer.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2025
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The attendees were a starry lot, from Kate Moss (who came twice) to Emma Thompson and Stella McCartney, who cast her in a campaign after seeing the show.—
Hannah-Rose Yee,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2025
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India’s Nasir Shaikh is a man who redefined cinema for those who had little access to the starry world of Bollywood in the alleys of the Indian city of Mumbai.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Investing in premium beauty tools and treatments ensures that your skin remains radiant and your hair stays healthy, despite the cold and dry climate.—
Tira Urquhart,
Essence,
26 Feb. 2025
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These drops seamlessly blend into your favorite moisturizer or foundation, to provide extra glow, UV protection, and naturally enhance skin tone for an overall radiant finish.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Gleaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gleaming. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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