as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
the dew glistered in the soft light of the early morning
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The rooms Supremely comfy, with no gimmicky surprises — just proper, old-school amenities, the plumpest beds and (16 types of) pillows, and gleaming bathrooms decked in mottled marble.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026 -
This budget-friendly dish soap will get your dishes gleaming.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2026
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The mockumentary’s origins go back further than O’Hara’s shimmering collaborations with Guest and his regular stable of skilled actors, including Eugene Levy, Parker Posey, and Jennifer Coolidge.—
Paula Mejía,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2026
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McAdams continued the shimmering statement of her attire with a bevy of jewels provided by Tiffany & Co.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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When asked about his goalie practicing the art of deception in Wild practices, Hynes flashed a broad smile and snapped into his Team USA headspace quickly.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
5 Feb. 2026
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Minutes after that, a Fort Worth police vehicle driven by Officer Brock Atkins turns right onto Northwest 20th Street with its lights flashing.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
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Surrounded by a never-ending patchwork of tea plantations, with Castlereagh Reservoir glistening in the distance, this beautiful bungalow is a picture of colonial elegance.—
Harriet Compston,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Keep it cute and simple with a purple manicure that glistens.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Glister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glister. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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