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
Scott Tobias, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
Jennifer Lopez's Kids 'Chose to Come Support' Ben Affleck at Accountant 2 Premiere, Says Source: 'Means a Lot to Him' (Exclusive)
Elsewhere during the larger-than-life show, the Hustlers actress wore a glittering black Atelier Biser catsuit with a matching black beanie.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Mar. 2025
Away from the game’s heartlands in Kolkata, Kerala and the country’s north east, there is a feeling its presence is fragile, ephemeral, a sudden explosion of glitter and sparkle that may yet disappear in a puff of smoke.
—Rory Smith, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Now Kelvin had experienced a level of public humiliation on par with Jesse’s Prayer Pods, and his entire Prism project, which had become a glittering monument to himself, would have to be mothballed, too.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
Jennifer Lopez's Kids 'Chose to Come Support' Ben Affleck at Accountant 2 Premiere, Says Source: 'Means a Lot to Him' (Exclusive)
Elsewhere during the larger-than-life show, the Hustlers actress wore a glittering black Atelier Biser catsuit with a matching black beanie.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
This has been a month of prayer but also mixed-gender celebrations that continue late into the night under the glitter of Ramadan light installations.
—Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Mar. 2025
Away from the game’s heartlands in Kolkata, Kerala and the country’s north east, there is a feeling its presence is fragile, ephemeral, a sudden explosion of glitter and sparkle that may yet disappear in a puff of smoke.
—Rory Smith, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glitter
Verb
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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
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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
Noun
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Not to mention, the formula also has a very light shimmer to it that leaves behind a stunning glow on your skin.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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The water below shimmers despite the residue of metal.—
Ahmed Ali Akbar,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The 30-year gilt yield soared up to 30 basis points at one point, marking a fresh 27-year high, and was last up 25 basis points.—
Chloe Taylor,Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Golden is better than gilded, but even gilt is better than iron.—
Adam Gopnik,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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And the skyline is topped by a luminous neo-Byzantine basilica that sparkles nearly as much as the Mediterranean in sunshine.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
17 Apr. 2025
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Drop of Sunshine New to the brand’s lineup is the Drop of Sunshine sparkling rosé.—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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These commercial-quality clear twinkle net lights are built to last for years.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
5 Dec. 2024
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Walking into the cozy cafe – decked out with colorful throw pillows and twinkle lights – feels like being embraced in a welcoming hug.—
Linda Zavoral,
The Mercury News,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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
Noun
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The glint of the sun, gleaming light, on the tops, and shadow, darkness in the troughs.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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The light from the lake glints through the windows and falls across Marcus’s face.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Growing up in upstate New York, they were kept busy at home by their mother, Ruth, with a variety of activities that included crocheting, knitting, doing embroidery, building walls, planting trees and even beekeeping.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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These days, a pair of jeans with embroidery or a unique wash can easily run you $300 or more, but Cider offers options with cool cutouts, bold colors, and on-trend details for under $100.—
Robyn Merrett,
StyleCaster,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Glitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glitter. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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