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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glister
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On his coffee table sits a gleaming metallic hood ornament, a winged pointed figure that looks like a mock spaceship that Gurr hoped would grace a new Lincoln.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025 -
Dark and shapely sterling links are offset by irregularly tumbled; pale blue aquamarines that gleam like morning skies reflected in water.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Sunlight glints off what looks like fishing wire strewn through the trees and bushes.—
Eleanor Beardsley,
NPR,
12 Apr. 2025
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For the occasion, the office of the local governor had prepared an elaborate ceremony, with a military band and an honor guard standing at attention, the bayonets of their rifles glinting in the sun.—
Simon Shuster,
TIME,
24 Mar. 2025
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Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and heat until shimmering.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2025
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From shimmering looks seen on Paige Bueckers, Kiki Iriafen, and more, to the classic LBD on Serena Sundell and Hailey Van Lith, players showed up dressed to the nines for their big night.—
Taylor Anderson,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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Lanes split, signs flash, exits appear too soon or too late.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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However, Walker has flashed great athleticism in space with incredible range and physicality.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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This vast, open region of southern Portugal is characterized by its raw, unhurried beauty—inland, the scenery transitions into sprawling pine forests and ancient cork oak woodlands, while salt fields near the coastline glisten under the sun and the scent of the sea lingers in the breeze.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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What really lingers is the scene in which Moiraine and Lan glisten and gleam half-naked in a sweat lodge, once again establishing the profound platonic intimacy that exists between the Aes Sedai and her Warder.—
Sean T. Collins,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2025
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The rooftop restaurant and bar offer glittering views over the city’s rooftops, and the ground-floor boulangerie has become a must-stop for coffee and croissants, even among locals.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2025
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With a talented eye for lighting, Villarreal has installed statement pieces throughout the apartment that add warmth and drama, including a glittering 40-inch disco ball that illuminates the living room like a discotheque.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Glister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glister. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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