as in polished
having a shiny surface or finish
a glistening marble table top
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as in gleaming
to shoot forth bursts of light
this seemingly dull opal really glistens in full light
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glistening
Adjective
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Imagine being able to see precisely how team members contribute to a project—not just who speaks up in meetings (as evidenced by transcripts) or turns in polished presentations, but who drafts, refines, questions, and rethinks.—
David Ferrucci,
Fortune,
30 June 2025 -
One essay felt stitched together from two minds—half of it was polished and rote, the other intimate and unfiltered.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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For those looking to lock in shine post-wash, Mise En Scene’s Perfect Super Rich Serum delivers a glossy finish without a trace of greasiness.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
19 June 2025
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Her memorable ads became a mainstay on television and in glossy magazines.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Like several others in its catalog, this vacuum boasts a sleek design that’s reminiscent of best-sellers like Samsung’s Bespoke Jet.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2025
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Digitizing services or offering sleek apps is no longer sufficient.—
Gabriele Buffo,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Pop a satin version on top of your usual night-out curls to make the 'do feel glamorous.—
Jasmine Washington,
Seventeen,
18 Jan. 2023
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From satin pillowcases to a hydrating moisturizer, all of these products are on sale for less than $25.—
Isabel Garcia,
Peoplemag,
13 Jan. 2023
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“Glistening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glistening. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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