as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
a classic car from the 1950s, replete with yards of coruscating chrome
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Recent Examples of coruscate
All articles that coruscate with resplendence are not, ipso facto, auriferous.
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Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Oct. 2021
Brazil had been in coruscating form up to that point, so few expected them to falter.
—SI.com, 5 June 2018
In February the group dropped Slag (Aerophonic), a live recording of a coruscating performance at London’s Café Oto in 2015.
—Peter Margasak, Chicago Reader, 22 Sep. 2017
Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Oct. 2021
Brazil had been in coruscating form up to that point, so few expected them to falter.
—SI.com, 5 June 2018
In February the group dropped Slag (Aerophonic), a live recording of a coruscating performance at London’s Café Oto in 2015.
—Peter Margasak, Chicago Reader, 22 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coruscate
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Infused with a generous amount of hydrating passion fruit oil and softening fig-pulp extract, the bullet glides on effortlessly, leaving behind hydrated lips with a layer of gorgeous, gleaming color on top.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
15 May 2025
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Skip Sprays and Shines While gleaming leaves look great, synthetic leaf shine sprays are likely to do more harm than good.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2025
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The new Steelers defensive lineman flashes his quick, strong hands and fluid hips, defeating the guard with a swim move.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Warning signs are flashing for our economy: Inflation is rising and 82% of Americans are already worried about a potential recession.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Photo: Courtesy New Ravenna Easily transfixed by sunlight glinting off gold jewelry?—
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2025
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Sunlight glints off what looks like fishing wire strewn through the trees and bushes.—
Eleanor Beardsley,
NPR,
12 Apr. 2025
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But Dante sparkles in the spotlight, green glitter gleaming on his spirit animal wings.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
13 May 2025
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The styles are designed to empower the wearer to sparkle from within, and celebrates individuality and community alike.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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Her look shimmered on the red carpet thanks to intricate beading throughout.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 May 2025
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Rihanna shimmered in an 18k white gold and diamond pendant.—
Ian Malone,
Vogue,
6 May 2025
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People in Your Neighborhood shines a spotlight on notable locals.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
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The spotlight shined squarely on Dawson’s shoulders Monday.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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Men sweating in the weight room, women glistening in the aerobics studio—was the gym ever as segregated as that ready image?—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
10 May 2025
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If not for the picture-perfect backdrop of golden roofs of Buddhist temples – surrounded by majestic mountains and glistening in abundant sunshine – Lhasa could sometimes look like just another small city in China, especially outside its historical center.—
Steven Jiang,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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The actress carried a matching teal purse and gemstone necklace. 12 of 12 Dakota Johnson For the Kering Women in Motion Awards, Dakota Johnson wore a glittering Gucci gown with a halter neckline and sheer skirt.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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Deals, a jetliner and lifted Syria sanctions In Qatar, Trump will take part in a second glittering state dinner and seek to strike commercial deals.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Coruscate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coruscate. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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