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Recent Examples of gleaming
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
The trailer features stunning images of the massive gleaming white cube that was the centerpiece of the staging and Instagram-worthy shots of the pryo and special effects that made the tour a must-see for fans.
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Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
10 Dec. 2025
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Experiential businesses are the gleaming gemstones within the consumer discretionary bucket.
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Josh Brown,sean Russo,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
An acre of gleaming stainless steel and people in white lab coats busily believing this.
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Padgett Powell,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
Manifest a championship victory with a gleaming chrome trophy manicure.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
Plus, who could resist Instagramming the gleaming white pool area?
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
Within 24 hours, a trio of canine statues — including a gleaming gold basset hound riding in the back seat — had been sourced, delivered and installed.
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Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
With sunbeams gleaming downward, reflecting off of the spacecraft's hull, the Dragon can be seen backing away from the station mere moments after undocking from the port on the station's Harmony module.
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Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
23 June 2026
Shortly before the World Cup trophy is placed into the hands of one team’s triumphant captain at MetLife Stadium on July 19, a gleaming Golden Boot award will be presented to the tournament’s top scorer.
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Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Adjective
Under his meticulous care, the gleaming red sports car has been souped up to generate 400-horsepower turbo performance, but retains much of the original features and feel.
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Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
The trailer features stunning images of the massive gleaming white cube that was the centerpiece of the staging and Instagram-worthy shots of the pryo and special effects that made the tour a must-see for fans.
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Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
10 Dec. 2025
Verb
There was one American flag sign lit, with some storefront decor gleaming red, white and blue, but the heat seemingly scared most away from celebrating July 4 before Saturday's big day.
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Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Experiential businesses are the gleaming gemstones within the consumer discretionary bucket.
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Josh Brown,sean Russo,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
An acre of gleaming stainless steel and people in white lab coats busily believing this.
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Padgett Powell,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
Manifest a championship victory with a gleaming chrome trophy manicure.
—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
Plus, who could resist Instagramming the gleaming white pool area?
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
Within 24 hours, a trio of canine statues — including a gleaming gold basset hound riding in the back seat — had been sourced, delivered and installed.
—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
With sunbeams gleaming downward, reflecting off of the spacecraft's hull, the Dragon can be seen backing away from the station mere moments after undocking from the port on the station's Harmony module.
—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
23 June 2026
Shortly before the World Cup trophy is placed into the hands of one team’s triumphant captain at MetLife Stadium on July 19, a gleaming Golden Boot award will be presented to the tournament’s top scorer.
—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gleaming
Adjective
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At a time of so much partisanship in Congress, especially related to health care, breakthrough legislation is a shining example of how commonsense policies that support patient care and innovation can achieve broad support.
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Those memories will remain some of the most shining and unforgettable moments of my life.
Verb
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In their gowns and bowties, guests giddily slurp mounds of glinting caviar off the back of their hand.
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No one wanted to stand behind the commanding warriors, draped in blankets and furs, brass hoops in their earlobes, medals and wampum on their strong chests, silver armbands glinting in the light.
Adjective
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First, look out for the dazzling trio of stars that form the famous Summer Triangle asterism.
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Her dazzling performances brought home gold for the stars and stripes, all while capturing the hearts of fans worldwide.
Verb
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Her nails were a medium length with a rounded shape and each nail featured its own glittering motif, with a metallic silver base coat serving as the foundation for the large gemstones placed in the center of each finger.
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Veteran creatives who helped launch the musical reunite on tour, describing the show’s glittering escapism as a balm for audiences in anxious, overwhelming times.
Adjective
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The formulas leave skin looking polished, refined and incredibly healthy, creating the kind of luminous finish that feels more like skincare than traditional body care.
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To speak an intention was to limit the luminous sensation of possibility.
Verb
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These crispy miniature cones are typically filled with chives and creamy crème fraîche, heavily topped with premium Siberian osetra caviar, and finished with shimmering gold leaf.
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At the very least, the Phillies have given fans something to care about, a summer worth spending under shimmering sunsets at Citizens Bank Park or Citi Field or wherever else.
Adjective
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The Colombia margin would have been larger but for the brilliant play of Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi, who twice came up with two-handed saves to prevent goals.
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The winner of 28 Grammys, Jones was a music producer, band leader, composer, arranger, television producer, music executive, conductor, trumpet player, civil rights activist, philanthropist and all-around brilliant person.
Verb
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There's so many beautiful national monuments in the city, and the Kennedy Center is this glistening one that's next to the river and near other major sites.
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Early risers will find the red light of Mars glistening less than 10 degrees above the eastern horizon in the predawn hours on nights surrounding the new moon phase, while Saturn will shine higher to the east, among the stars of the constellation Pisces.
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“Gleaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gleaming. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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