glister

verb

ˈgli-stər How to pronounce glister (audio)
Definition of glisternext
as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light the dew glistered in the soft light of the early morning

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glister
  1. gleam
  2. shimmer
  3. flash
  4. glisten
Verb
  • Sharing the rooftop with Watr, the pool setting is enchanting, surrounded by gleaming high-rises and overlooking the lake.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Most were gleaming white and conventionally extravagant, with black privacy glass and chrome railings and layers of decks.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of gleam
Verb
  • Popular comedian Antonis Kanakis poked fun at the 57-year-old’s flamboyant outfits in a skit posted online, donning a black wig and shimmering silver dress with a pink feather boa.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The shimmering metallic motif of Barbaro’s dress carried through to her shoes, sporting a pair of silver mules courtesy of Paris Texas.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of shimmer
Verb
  • While parts of the Southwest are rocky with little vegetation and are naturally prone to flash flooding, the recent rains made flooding everywhere more likely.
    — MEAD GRUVER, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • To that, Gordon flashed his patented big smile and let out a little chuckle.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of flash
Verb
  • The familiar stars of Orion's Belt glisten to the right of McCollum's image, close to the glow of the Orion Nebula — one of the nearest major star forming regions to Earth.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • In a small saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat for about 3 minutes, until glistening.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of glisten
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“Glister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glister. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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