as in glistening
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as in gleaming
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 glistering
Adjective
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The velvet number had glistening golden fringe on the skirt.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026 -
The former fake hotel is now full of glistening bronze pipes, a retro futurist look that former Imagineer Joe Rohde, who led the design, has said takes influence from the high-tech aesthetic of architect Renzo Piano, who worked on France’s Pompidou Centre.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After two years of construction, the county’s second Be Well campus, complete with upbeat splashes of art and gleaming kitchen equipment and self-harm-resistant door handles, is ready to start helping people with severe mental illness or substance abuse disorders or both.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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The main street that intercepts the end of my block is tree-lined and buzzing, with generous sidewalks, gleaming (and respected) crosswalks, and wide windowscapes just begging to be strolled and observed.—
Claire Salinda,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For the Paris premiere of Wonka, Chalamet wore a shimmering Tom Ford top straight off the spring/summer 2024 womenswear runway.—
Amber Rambharose,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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Her vision of a green kitchen, for example, gave way to cabinetry in a shamrock hue and walls wrapped in a shimmering de Gournay scenic landscape.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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At Guiducci’s direction, this year’s party was moved from its longtime perch at the Wallis Annenberg Center in Beverly Hills to brand-new digs at LACMA — where guests were supposed to get an exclusive first peek at the museum’s glittering new David Geffen galleries.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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High above Phang Nga Bay, Como’s property has a near-panoramic vista of the glittering waters below.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The path down is picturesque, but peppered with black snakes glinting in the sun.—
Kristina Kasparian,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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For most of the second half of Friday night’s semifinal game against Houston at T-Mobile Center, the Hall of Fame coach covered his mouth with his knuckles, his silver wedding band glinting under the lights.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In past years, a lot of the materials used onstage have evoked a sense of luxury, with golden hues and sparkling accents.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
14 Mar. 2026
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Our readers will never tire of this Lowcountry gem’s sparkling harbor, charming historic architecture, and first-rate dining scene.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
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General Daily Insight for March 15, 2026 A lively spark is shining over our conversations.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Its primary food source is the winter firefly (Diaphanes lampyroides), which attracts mates with a continuous, non-flashing light.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Glistering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glistering. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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