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In Manhattan, a celery root ice cream floats in a briny celeriac soda at Smithereens, and at Echelon in Ann Arbor, Michigan, savory corn ice cream gets topped with a glistening dollop of caviar.—
Charlie Kolodziej,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026 -
Curving around the glistening, glacial Sarmiento Lake, an amphitheater of rooms gazes up at the Paine massif, with scenes constantly shifting depending on the time of day.—
Sarah Marshall,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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The most satisfying moments come when all the chaotic ephemera disperses to make space for shimmering, ambient chords.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
7 Jan. 2026
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The shimmering Sun unites with sweet Venus in your 6th House of Health, guiding you to streamline tasks while encouraging your peers and treating your body well.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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The trailer features stunning images of the massive gleaming white cube that was the centerpiece of the staging and Instagram-worthy shots of the pryo and special effects that made the tour a must-see for fans.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
10 Dec. 2025
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At some point, teams have to be asking themselves that question after another scintillating show put on display in the second half Saturday in San Antonio.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
18 Jan. 2026
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Welcome back to the most scintillating, compelling, thrilling, and hands-down drunkest literary advice column this side of the lord’s internet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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The beachfront Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences is sprinkled with vibrant gardens, sparkling pools, and accommodations ranging from cozy rooms to spacious villas.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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From the bold and sparkling Carolins of the eighties to the sophisticated and serene woman of the present who, adapting to the new decades, has continued to maintain her style.—
Marta Martínez Tato,
Vanity Fair,
24 Jan. 2026
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The county became a glittering crystal mecca not necessarily because of top-down industrial policy, but because of a nearly all-consuming drive to hustle.—
Louise Matsakis Rachel Zheng,
Wired News,
20 Jan. 2026
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The song eventually escalates into a lecherous, breathless, glittering climax of incandescent synthesizers and melodic moans—an erotic asphyxiation depicted as utterly glorious.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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This look features a shimmery electric blue half moon atop an opaque nude base.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
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The Manucurist Active Shine Illuminating Nail Polish is a two-in-one product that strengthens my nails and gives them a shimmery finish — all for under $20.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
18 Jan. 2026
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But three seconds after the Wild killed the minor, big Logan Stanley scored with a perfect and blinding shot after Foligno burst out of the defensive zone without the puck.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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Only in the moments after stepping out into a blinding sun, our few remaining protagonists are either stalled or starting over, with little to show for it either way.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Scintillant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scintillant. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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