as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
under a canopy of winkling stars, the campers bedded down for the night
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But its sound was always gleaming and well-rounded, the instrumental balance impeccable all evening.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025 -
Photo : Become Legendary The primary bathroom is wrapped in gleaming turquoise-colored tile.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
21 May 2025
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Steve’s first instinct is almost always to say something awful or unkind, and then Murray’s eyes flash a desire to take it back.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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Goldberg flashed a confused look after Behar's admission, as the audience applauded and conservative panelist Alyssa Farah Griffin laughed while segueing into her own point.—
Joey Nolfi Published,
EW.com,
11 June 2025
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From dazzling diamond collars set with emeralds to circular blue titanium earrings twinkling with diamonds to flexible ceramic and diamond bracelets, Benoi offered a glamorous range of refined, red carpet-worthy jewels.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Ayer's clip featured a mesmerizing pan of Earth from space, twinkling with lights and colors that perfectly contrasted the dark surroundings in the galaxy.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Spanning the entire 32nd floor of the Olympia Dumbo and going for $19.5 million, the five-bedroom aerie offers spine-tingling views of the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges plus shimmering New York Harbor and skyline vistas for your own main-character brooding.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
2 June 2025
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Just beyond the levee, the Sacramento River shimmered.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
25 May 2025
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In the video, Zimmerman tucked into a burger while wearing her sparkling white wedding gown.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Photo : Niamh Whitty There are sparkling vantages of Courtmacsherry Bay.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
27 May 2025
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What Happens On The Solstice On the date of the June solstice, the sun shines directly overhead at the Tropic of Cancer, an imaginary line around Earth at 23.5 degrees north of the equator (through Mexico, India and Egypt).—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Philadelphia's front line on defense shined bright against Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl, and showed teams across the league just how much of a difference-maker a relentless pass rush can be.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Key pieces range from a linen suit to slouchy knits glinting with Lurex.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
6 Feb. 2025
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The Grammy-winning rapper sparkled in a sumptuous canary gown that glinted with the help of some reflective beading.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
5 Mar. 2025
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Sunnfjord: Nestled among steep mountains and glittering fjords, Sunnfjord’s highlights include the spectacular Storehesten, a peak formed during the final collapse of the Caledonian mountain range.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Only 200,000 showed up to the parade early in the day, with numbers peaking later in the evening, when around 800,000 were present for the glittering fireworks display.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
11 June 2025
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“Winkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winkle. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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