as in gleamed
to shoot forth bursts of light
the queen's crown glittered under the glare of the TV lights
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Recent Examples of glittered
The red carpet glittered with A-listers and their equally high-profile dates.
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Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
His face was covered in blood, but what really struck Natalia was the way that his blue eyes, unshielded by glasses, glittered.
—Josh Ireland, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Bassett glittered in gold accents with her Falguni Shane Peacock black ensemble with gold floral elements throughout.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
George, nominated for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play at the 2025 Tony Awards, looked dapper in a classic tuxedo next to his wife, who glittered in a pearly gown.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Champagne towers glittered, and a 14-piece big band brought the Jazz Age back to life.
—Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
Then the sun came out and the trail surface glittered.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 1 Dec. 2025
My parents were suitably humble, but their eyes glittered with pride.
—Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Nov. 2025
In the space of a generation, the crown that had glittered so brightly on Elizabeth’s head had been consigned to the dust.
—Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
His face was covered in blood, but what really struck Natalia was the way that his blue eyes, unshielded by glasses, glittered.
—Josh Ireland, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Bassett glittered in gold accents with her Falguni Shane Peacock black ensemble with gold floral elements throughout.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
George, nominated for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play at the 2025 Tony Awards, looked dapper in a classic tuxedo next to his wife, who glittered in a pearly gown.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Champagne towers glittered, and a 14-piece big band brought the Jazz Age back to life.
—Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
Then the sun came out and the trail surface glittered.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 1 Dec. 2025
My parents were suitably humble, but their eyes glittered with pride.
—Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Nov. 2025
In the space of a generation, the crown that had glittered so brightly on Elizabeth’s head had been consigned to the dust.
—Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glittered
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For a long time, the property gleamed in the daylight with its white, ornate facade against lush green landscaping and often at night, as well, with twinkling holiday lights attached to almost every surface.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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Another video shows Archie, 6, feeding a rhinoceros at the zoo while his red hair gleamed in the sunlight.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
18 Jan. 2026
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Ripples of sunlight danced across her skin as the jewelry shimmered beneath the clear water.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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In my hands, the king salmon shimmered like rose gold.—
Kim Cross,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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Beaded coats glinted with star-chart embroidery.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Mar. 2026
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In 2023, astronomers reported that some of these satellites were already photobombing images captured by the Hubble Space Telescope, as sunlight glinted off their surfaces leaving bright trails that erase, obscure or mimic genuine cosmic signals.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
12 Dec. 2025
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The Skims founder debuted a bold new haircut in a molten gold gown that sparkled from every angle.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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Kendall Jenner sparkled in a baby blue Chanel corset gown, which was embroidered with sequins.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Bessent flashed his yellow light about letting the industry into retirement plans at a time of fresh challenges for firms that deal in both private credit and equity.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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The actress apparently flashed her wedding band at the Los Angeles event, according to a new report from People.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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Their commitment to filmmakers and to championing bold, original stories shined bright last night.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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Miley Cyrus brought the drama all the way to her fingertips with little gloves, while Halle Berry shined bright like a mirror ball.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
15 Mar. 2026
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Animated pixie dust twinkled on the screen, courtesy of the fairy, Tinker Bell.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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Coakley’s eyes twinkled with a sense of pride.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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The trailer’s biggest comedic moment arrives when Woody shows up in person and removes his hat, revealing a bald spot that hilariously glistened in the sunlight and blinded the other toys.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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The bald spot hilariously glistened in the sunlight and blinded the other toys.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Glittered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glittered. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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