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glister

verb

ˈgli-stər

Definition of glister

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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Among the rows of gleaming cars was a 1972 Chevy El Camino in Aztec gold, shown by owner Bob Barnes of Highland Park.

— Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
In front of the Jabara family, the turquoise waters of Torch Lake gleamed alluringly in the July heat.

— Rozina Ali, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of gleam

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With Clark next to him in the 3-4 scheme, Williams flashed his strength and short-area quickness from the defensive interior each day in practice while battling against Tyler Smith, Cooper Beebe and Tyler Booker.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026
Tottenham, repressed for so long in their spending and ambition, are suddenly flashing the cash like a slot machine, dropping £237million ($324m) already.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

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Families filled the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne over April spring break, where a $100 million transformation made the island hotel absolutely glisten (the daily treat-and-cocktail cart in the lobby also helped).

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
Pros & Cons Behind every picturesque pool glistening in the summer sun, there's a ton of work that goes into keeping not only the water clean, but the pool walls and floor looking their best.

— John Mihaly, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026

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