scintillating
adjective
scin·til·lat·ing
ˈsin-tə-ˌlā-tiŋ 
: brilliantly lively, stimulating, or witty
a scintillating conversation
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Suffice it to say that the spectacle, while not exactly comparable to watching paint dry, is not always scintillating.
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Stephen Farber, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2026
The expectations for the USA are not huge for this tournament – just ask Gary Lineker – but a scintillating performance such as what took place on SoFi Stadium’s turf on Friday night is something that will exhilarate soccer fans and the soccer-curious around the country.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
As the Derby unfolded and Golden Tempo executed the gameplan, her dedication delivered a scintillating sculpture.
—Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Stillwater’s Casey Mork made nine saves in a scintillating goaltending duel with East Ridge counterpart Ryan Shanley, who stopped 11 shots.
—Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 11 June 2026
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Stephen Farber, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2026
The expectations for the USA are not huge for this tournament – just ask Gary Lineker – but a scintillating performance such as what took place on SoFi Stadium’s turf on Friday night is something that will exhilarate soccer fans and the soccer-curious around the country.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
As the Derby unfolded and Golden Tempo executed the gameplan, her dedication delivered a scintillating sculpture.
—Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Stillwater’s Casey Mork made nine saves in a scintillating goaltending duel with East Ridge counterpart Ryan Shanley, who stopped 11 shots.
—Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 11 June 2026
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“Scintillating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scintillating. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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