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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 glittering
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Paralleling her design work was a glittering, thrillingly chaotic music career.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2025
Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Guests will have the opportunity to spend the night inside Hannah’s world, just steps from the ocean, and get a peek into the star’s legendary closet, where racks burst with glittering stage looks, sequined tops, and bold accessories.
—Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Entering the 53-floor neoclassical building is a feast for the eyes: the glamorous lobby is complete with a marble grand staircase and glittering chandeliers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Paralleling her design work was a glittering, thrillingly chaotic music career.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2025
Verb
Bring the glittering downtown institutions and their resources to the communities that need them most.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Guests will have the opportunity to spend the night inside Hannah’s world, just steps from the ocean, and get a peek into the star’s legendary closet, where racks burst with glittering stage looks, sequined tops, and bold accessories.
—Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glittering
Adjective
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Martha Amundsen sent a video to WCCO of the shimmering substance on Thursday afternoon.—
Aki Nace,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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In the gutter, the usual New Orleans blend of litter and live-oak leaves was topped by a shimmering layer of pink fish scales glinting in the sun.—
Daniel Brook,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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His beans are on the menus of many top Bay Area restaurants, and a gleaming flagship store that opened in downtown Napa last week could be seen as a culmination of his 25 years of influence.—
Tara Duggan,
San Francisco Chronicle,
2 Apr. 2026
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But the approach matters more than most people realize, and getting the timing, tools and technique right can mean the difference between gleaming glass and a frustrating mess of streaks and residue.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This time, my eyes slid to the fresh silver polish on her fingernails, her cascading perm thick but without any undergrowth, and those eyes darting from me to the cop, glistening as if on the verge of pouring.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Mar. 2026
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The puppet wore a black judicial robe and had glistening eyes with slit pupils.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In the gutter, the usual New Orleans blend of litter and live-oak leaves was topped by a shimmering layer of pink fish scales glinting in the sun.—
Daniel Brook,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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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
Adjective
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Back in September, Elizabeth made a sparkling entrance at the National Television Awards in London, England.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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The worrying thing for England right now is that, just as Tuchel said, none of their attacking players apart from Kane are in sparkling form.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 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.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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The shining light, minus the hill.—
Tracy Baim,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There are blinking bacteria, flaming fungus, shimmering squid, and flashing fish.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Olson played 3-out, 2-in on offense, two bigs setting screens, one flashing to the high post, the other sealing inside.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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From trends like petal nails and milk bath nails to pastel nail colors like lemon yellow, lavender milk, and shimmery pearl, there are plenty of of-the-moment nail looks that look great on everyone.—
Andrea Carbajal,
Glamour,
31 Mar. 2026
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For example, Korean blushes are quickly claiming top spots in my rotation, along with shimmery eye shadows and glitter liners that add just the right amount of everyday sparkle.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Glittering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glittering. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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