agleam

adjective

Definition of agleamnext
as in gleaming

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agleam
  1. gleaming
  2. glistening
  3. shimmering
  4. flashing
  5. glancing
  6. glittering
  7. sparkling
  8. blinding
Adjective
  • Under his meticulous care, the gleaming red sports car has been souped up to generate 400-horsepower turbo performance, but retains much of the original features and feel.
    — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
  • The trailer features stunning images of the massive gleaming white cube that was the centerpiece of the staging and Instagram-worthy shots of the pryo and special effects that made the tour a must-see for fans.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2025
Definition of gleaming
Adjective
  • Shot on location in Alberta, Canada, the blooming grasslands, breathtaking sunrises, glistening rivers and immense mountaintops are characters in their own right, often pulling audiences in when the storyline itself is drastically lacking.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Styled by Leslie Fremar, the actress wore a glistening silver dress made entirely of shredded metallic fringing that dangled around her body.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 31 July 2026
Definition of glistening
Adjective
  • When the oil is shimmering, add the grated zucchini and one ramen seasoning packet.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The top is also now offered in four colors, including a new Tecnico Ottanio weave that has a shimmering look when the sun hits it.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of shimmering
Adjective
  • Its primary food source is the winter firefly (Diaphanes lampyroides), which attracts mates with a continuous, non-flashing light.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
Definition of flashing
Adjective
  • These gentler, more glancing interactions often result in a merger, too.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 22 May 2026
  • Glaser, from a very glancing stylistic consideration, looks like a multicam by comparison.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2024
Definition of glancing
Adjective
  • America’s national parks shine in the summertime, with spectacular mountain passes thawed for the season, sparkling lakes and glittering beaches at the peak of their allure, and blankets of wildflowers exploding into bloom.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
  • Now, revisit some of the most glittering diadems worn by Queen Mary, which later became favorites of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
    — Natasha Leake, Vanity Fair, 2 June 2026
Definition of glittering
Adjective
  • Small parts of Tuscany also started picking, as well as most sparkling wine regions.
    — Colleen Barry, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Fill a glass most of the way with sparkling water, add a splash of blueberry juice and serve over ice.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of sparkling
Adjective
  • When porch days turn into nights, nothing ruins the vibe of an evening gathering or solo wind-down faster than a blinding flashlight or hunting for an outlet.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Its blinding concentration is awed into submission or obedience.
    — Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
Definition of blinding
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