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 glistening
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
The streets lead to a pale-sand public beach with a fishing pier, a charming park, and glistening views of the delicate and pristine Gulf Islands.
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Valerie Fraser Luesse,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Glazed butter is a trend that combines the stunning shade with a chrome topper for a glistening look that's good enough to eat.
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Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
Beef cheeks and tongues, Frenched racks of lamb, glistening hams, poulet de Bresse, and rabbits still with their heads, round eyes blinkless under long lashes frozen in the ice.
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Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
His uniform and scalp were lined with glistening rivulets of oil, water, soot and sweat.
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Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
The signature fried chicken wings arrive crisp and glistening, accompanied by sauces applied with a brush, a nod to traditional craft.
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Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
An employee popped open a smoker door and showed a glistening stack of rotating meat.
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Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
In the summer, its population swells as Italians flock here seeking sun and the chance to swim in the glistening azure sea and soak in the thermal hot springs.
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Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Early risers will find the red light of Mars glistening less than 10 degrees above the eastern horizon in the predawn hours on nights surrounding the new moon phase, while Saturn will shine higher to the east, among the stars of the constellation Pisces.
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Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
14 June 2026
Some will envision the sun glistening off downtown’s skyline or illuminating the city’s verdant tree canopy.
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Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
12 June 2026
These technologies get utterly confused by the transition from a matte brick wall to a shiny metallic bumper, or from dull tissue to glistening bodily fluids.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
The route gains steady elevation to the glistening shore of Saint Mary’s Lake, which is set beneath a semi-permanent snowfield.
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Abigail Bliss,
Denver Post,
13 May 2026
The remaining three — a chocolate brown pocket blush, a baby pink bottle and a glistening bronze bottle — were captioned with a brown heart, stars and the eyes emoji.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
From heirloom tiaras to glistening sapphires and an ocean’s worth of pearls, Elizabeth had a bijou box worth millions—composed of both new pieces and the 142 Crown Jewels that are passed from monarch to monarch.
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Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
8 Apr. 2026
He was hunched over, his shoulders rounded beneath the material of his dark blue blazer; his strong, square features were glistening with sweat.
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Ben Mezrich,
Vanity Fair,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Upon entering, guests are treated to an entry foyer with a glistening floor of Brazilian cherry offset by a thin maple inlay.
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James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
The streets lead to a pale-sand public beach with a fishing pier, a charming park, and glistening views of the delicate and pristine Gulf Islands.
—
Valerie Fraser Luesse,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Glazed butter is a trend that combines the stunning shade with a chrome topper for a glistening look that's good enough to eat.
—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
Beef cheeks and tongues, Frenched racks of lamb, glistening hams, poulet de Bresse, and rabbits still with their heads, round eyes blinkless under long lashes frozen in the ice.
—
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
His uniform and scalp were lined with glistening rivulets of oil, water, soot and sweat.
—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
The signature fried chicken wings arrive crisp and glistening, accompanied by sauces applied with a brush, a nod to traditional craft.
—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
An employee popped open a smoker door and showed a glistening stack of rotating meat.
—
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
In the summer, its population swells as Italians flock here seeking sun and the chance to swim in the glistening azure sea and soak in the thermal hot springs.
—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
Verb
There's so many beautiful national monuments in the city, and the Kennedy Center is this glistening one that's next to the river and near other major sites.
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Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Early risers will find the red light of Mars glistening less than 10 degrees above the eastern horizon in the predawn hours on nights surrounding the new moon phase, while Saturn will shine higher to the east, among the stars of the constellation Pisces.
—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
14 June 2026
Some will envision the sun glistening off downtown’s skyline or illuminating the city’s verdant tree canopy.
—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
12 June 2026
These technologies get utterly confused by the transition from a matte brick wall to a shiny metallic bumper, or from dull tissue to glistening bodily fluids.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
The route gains steady elevation to the glistening shore of Saint Mary’s Lake, which is set beneath a semi-permanent snowfield.
—
Abigail Bliss,
Denver Post,
13 May 2026
The remaining three — a chocolate brown pocket blush, a baby pink bottle and a glistening bronze bottle — were captioned with a brown heart, stars and the eyes emoji.
—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
From heirloom tiaras to glistening sapphires and an ocean’s worth of pearls, Elizabeth had a bijou box worth millions—composed of both new pieces and the 142 Crown Jewels that are passed from monarch to monarch.
—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
8 Apr. 2026
He was hunched over, his shoulders rounded beneath the material of his dark blue blazer; his strong, square features were glistening with sweat.
—
Ben Mezrich,
Vanity Fair,
6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glistening
Adjective
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Even polished staples are getting warm-weather refresh, with Bermuda shorts and sporty track pants stepping in as versatile alternatives to more traditional styles.
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Nothing about the place feels polished.
Verb
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There was one American flag sign lit, with some storefront decor gleaming red, white and blue, but the heat seemingly scared most away from celebrating July 4 before Saturday's big day.
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Experiential businesses are the gleaming gemstones within the consumer discretionary bucket.
Adjective
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This pair features round toes, convenient heel tabs, and glossy patent-leather uppers.
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His brow is porcelain-smooth and suffused with light, his locks glossy and curled, his nose straight and regular.
Verb
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In their gowns and bowties, guests giddily slurp mounds of glinting caviar off the back of their hand.
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No one wanted to stand behind the commanding warriors, draped in blankets and furs, brass hoops in their earlobes, medals and wampum on their strong chests, silver armbands glinting in the light.
Adjective
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The sleek outfit borrowed many of the elements that Shields has relied on for years.
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This rehearsal dinner look may offer a preview of the glamour still to come, but Gomez's sleek bun has already earned its place among the weekend's standout beauty moments.
Verb
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These crispy miniature cones are typically filled with chives and creamy crème fraîche, heavily topped with premium Siberian osetra caviar, and finished with shimmering gold leaf.
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At the very least, the Phillies have given fans something to care about, a summer worth spending under shimmering sunsets at Citizens Bank Park or Citi Field or wherever else.
Verb
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Her nails were a medium length with a rounded shape and each nail featured its own glittering motif, with a metallic silver base coat serving as the foundation for the large gemstones placed in the center of each finger.
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Veteran creatives who helped launch the musical reunite on tour, describing the show’s glittering escapism as a balm for audiences in anxious, overwhelming times.
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“Glistening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glistening. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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