scintillating
adjective
scin·til·lat·ing
ˈsin-tə-ˌlā-tiŋ 
: brilliantly lively, stimulating, or witty
a scintillating conversation
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The production’s hallmarks are the acting performances that are mostly quite strong, along with some scintillating technical aspects that affirm the show’s dystopian aims, unified smartly by Lisa Mallette’s active direction.
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David John Chávez, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
The withholding in the scene and separation by a body of water makes their evident attraction even more scintillating.
—Sarah Wang, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
The first leg was scintillating, and neither manager intends the second to be any different.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 5 May 2026
The ever-expanding lineup finds a trio of scintillating headliners and a number of intriguing undercards to headline a festival with a mission of promoting gender equality in the music industry, and showcasing local and regional women and fem-presenting musicians and artists.
—Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
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David John Chávez, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
The withholding in the scene and separation by a body of water makes their evident attraction even more scintillating.
—Sarah Wang, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
The first leg was scintillating, and neither manager intends the second to be any different.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 5 May 2026
The ever-expanding lineup finds a trio of scintillating headliners and a number of intriguing undercards to headline a festival with a mission of promoting gender equality in the music industry, and showcasing local and regional women and fem-presenting musicians and artists.
—Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
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“Scintillating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scintillating. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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