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
Jenny Adams,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Sometimes, the streets appear glittering; other times, seedy and dangerous.
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Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Since ruby is the official birthstone of July, now's the best time to embrace a glitter-laden red that could rival Dorothy's ruby slippers.
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
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Nearly all classes are free, from Pilates in a glittering ballroom to water aerobics in the historic indoor pool.
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Jenny Adams,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Sometimes, the streets appear glittering; other times, seedy and dangerous.
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Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
Noun
Behind the glitter, grooves and Grammy-winning legacy of Earth, Wind & Fire sits a more complicated story, revealing a more personal side of the band’s founder, Maurice White.
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Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Since ruby is the official birthstone of July, now's the best time to embrace a glitter-laden red that could rival Dorothy's ruby slippers.
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glitter
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An acre of gleaming stainless steel and people in white lab coats busily believing this.
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Manifest a championship victory with a gleaming chrome trophy manicure.
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Matte eyeshadows are preferred — a little shimmer is okay, but nothing too glittery — as are vibrant yet neutral cheek and lip colors.
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The shimmer catches the light in all the right places—think collarbones, shoulders, and shins—while the summery scent options evoke beach days with notes like coconut, sunflower, and pineapple.
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Energy policy and welfare reform need to be addressed to reduce the UK gilt yield premia, unlock funds for growth and ultimately attract capital flows back into the UK.
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The 100-year notes priced at 120 basis points over the relevant gilt, and Alphabet carries ratings of Aa2 from Moody's and AA+ from S&P, one notch below the top grade.
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Situated on the edge of Pier 17, overlooking the East River, the pop-up space is designed to bring the magic of the Amalfi Coast to Manhattan, with sun loungers and sips of the sparkling beverage.
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Shinery takes your jewelry from dirty and dull to sparkling and shining.
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In the evening, the entire space is crisscrossed with twinkle lights.
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Perhaps there was not quite the same twinkle in their eyes or pep in their step.
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In Arabic, tatreez refers to embroidery in general as well as the specific Palestinian form, which is often a social practice taught through generations by grandmothers and mothers.
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In his second term, the president overhauled the Oval Office with gold embroidery, picture frames and decorations.
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Currently in London while her fiancé Harry Styles performs 12 days at Wembley Stadium as part of his Together, Together tour, Kravitz made time to attend a very British garden party in the blazing sun—looking every bit of a bride-to-be, and flashing her engagement ring in the process.
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WSo what happens if lightning starts flashing during a World Cup match in KC?
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They were joined by a growing number of international rescue teams who began to climb through the rubble, offering a small glint of hope to anguished families.
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They were joined by a growing number of international rescue teams who began to climb through the ruins, offering a glint of hope to anguished families.
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“Glitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glitter. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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