as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
the queen's crown glittered under the glare of the TV lights
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as in shimmer
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as in gilt
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Recent Examples of glitter
Shania Russell, EW.com, 13 Feb. 2025
Egyptian geese carved glittering arrows into the black waters of the various lakes on the property.
—Chris Wallace, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2025
Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
Avoid chunky glitter, which can flake into the eyes and cause irritation.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 17 Feb. 2025
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Verb
The final picture sees the duo pose, with Wilson showing off her glittering ring.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 13 Feb. 2025
Egyptian geese carved glittering arrows into the black waters of the various lakes on the property.
—Chris Wallace, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2025
Noun
Pesky messes like glitter, sugar, sprinkles or other fine particles on countertops.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
Avoid chunky glitter, which can flake into the eyes and cause irritation.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glitter
Verb
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From gleaming marble countertops to pristine wood flooring, even the slightest imperfections can impact a property’s value.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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At the Museum of Clocks, also in Chengdu, textural red brickwork alludes more to the area’s humble past than a gleaming future.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN,
4 Mar. 2025
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The cruelty-free brand’s Nude Mood palette is a total must-have, offering a mix of warm, neutral shades that range from silky mattes to subtle shimmers—perfect for creating every eye look from soft and natural to bold and smoky.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2025
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The Pocahontas gown incorporates earthy almond and sand tones, while Snow White shimmers in ivory and mocha, and Ariel in iridescent pearl.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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The 10-year yield on U.K. government bonds, known as gilts, was 5 basis points higher at 4.553% at 11 a.m. in London.—
Ganesh Rao,Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2025
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The yield on the 30-year gilt sank seven basis points to 5.107%, its lowest point since Jan. 2.—
Ryan Browne,Jenni Reid,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
Verb
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What if this golden moment for Reddit is not a renaissance but a last hurrah—one final reminder of what could have been, before a tsunami of AI wipes out the places that once sparkled with humanity?—
Adrienne LaFrance,
The Atlantic,
4 Mar. 2025
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Even Baby boomers are backing off alcohol a bit, with seltzers/sparkling up 13% and fruit juices edging up 1%, as beer drops 7%, spirits slide 12%, wine plummets 15%, and soft drinks fall off the cliff by 16%.—
Louis Biscotti,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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He’s always got a twinkle in his eye during sketches and makes everyone around him have more fun.—
Andy Hoglund,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2025
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Shaded picnic tables twinkle with Edison string lights overhead, and a huge wood-burning fireplace adds kick-back ambience.—
Catherine Dunwoody,
Forbes,
23 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Nightmares of more dental work had to have flashed through the Celtics guard’s mind Thursday night.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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Shortstop Max Acosta, one of three players acquired in the Jake Burger trade with Texas, has flashed this spring, getting on base in 6 of his 14 plate appearances, with a home run.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Gene Hackman played Superman's arch-villain, Lex Luthor, with a comic glint.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
1 Mar. 2025
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Think bold reds, glints of gold, and just the right amount of flair to take you from polite family dinners to full-on bar crawls.—
Crystal Chen,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2025
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With playful prints, fun embroideries, and the softest material, Stripe & Stare has something for everyone—even every astrological sign.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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In my view, elegance is born from contrast: a sharp blazer with intricate embroidery or an ethereal dress with a structured detail.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Glitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glitter. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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