as in glinted
to shoot forth bursts of light
fine china and stemware gleaming in the candlelight
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Recent Examples of gleamed
For a long time, the property gleamed in the daylight with its white, ornate facade against lush green landscaping and often at night, as well, with twinkling holiday lights attached to almost every surface.
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Heather McRea, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
Another video shows Archie, 6, feeding a rhinoceros at the zoo while his red hair gleamed in the sunlight.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
The china gleamed, the Waterford sparkled, and the silver was polished.
—Peter Folan, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025
Voukenas Petrides’s Split Tube Chair Also at Gallery FUMI, Greek designer duo Voukenas Petrides’s Split Tube Chair gleamed from the floor.
—Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 24 Nov. 2025
An abundance of kitschy wall decorations (fuzzy dice, fake flowers, party streamers) gleamed under flashing lights, casting the room in lurid shades of pink and green.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Using Essie’s Good as Gold layered with Lights Lacquer glitter, the team achieved nails that gleamed like jewelry.
—Essence, 14 Sep. 2025
Daylight gleamed on the blue and green waters of the cove.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Lakes gleamed like molten metal in the dryness and on the horizon a faint squiggle of suede-soft mountains.
—The Editors, Outside, 31 Aug. 2025
Heather McRea, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
Another video shows Archie, 6, feeding a rhinoceros at the zoo while his red hair gleamed in the sunlight.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
The china gleamed, the Waterford sparkled, and the silver was polished.
—Peter Folan, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025
Voukenas Petrides’s Split Tube Chair Also at Gallery FUMI, Greek designer duo Voukenas Petrides’s Split Tube Chair gleamed from the floor.
—Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 24 Nov. 2025
An abundance of kitschy wall decorations (fuzzy dice, fake flowers, party streamers) gleamed under flashing lights, casting the room in lurid shades of pink and green.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Using Essie’s Good as Gold layered with Lights Lacquer glitter, the team achieved nails that gleamed like jewelry.
—Essence, 14 Sep. 2025
Daylight gleamed on the blue and green waters of the cove.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Lakes gleamed like molten metal in the dryness and on the horizon a faint squiggle of suede-soft mountains.
—The Editors, Outside, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gleamed
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Beaded coats glinted with star-chart embroidery.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Mar. 2026
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In 2023, astronomers reported that some of these satellites were already photobombing images captured by the Hubble Space Telescope, as sunlight glinted off their surfaces leaving bright trails that erase, obscure or mimic genuine cosmic signals.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
12 Dec. 2025
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In the final three minutes of regulation Wednesday against Pittsburgh, Ehlers flashed that ability, dangling his way through the Penguins to enter the offensive zone and pick up an assist on K’Andre Miller’s tying goal.—
Cory Lavalette,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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The leading candidate is Jordan Turner, while Levelle Bailey has also flashed.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
21 Mar. 2026
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Emma Stone Emma Stone shimmered in a simple empire waist design with cap sleeves by one of her favorite fashion houses, Louis Vuitton.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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The presentation was a celebration of Korean culture that literally shimmered with gold, as dancers spread out over the stage with billowing flags.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Skims founder debuted a bold new haircut in a molten gold gown that sparkled from every angle.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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Kendall Jenner sparkled in a baby blue Chanel corset gown, which was embroidered with sequins.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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The trailer’s biggest comedic moment arrives when Woody shows up in person and removes his hat, revealing a bald spot that hilariously glistened in the sunlight and blinded the other toys.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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The bald spot hilariously glistened in the sunlight and blinded the other toys.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Feb. 2026
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Witt shined defensively, Garcia won the MVP award, Pasquantino made history and Perez was the life of the party.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2026
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There were also moments where individual singers shone.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
21 Mar. 2026
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The red carpet glittered with A-listers and their equally high-profile dates.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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Sometimes that opportunity glittered like gold.—
Lindsey Granger - 02,
The Hill,
25 Feb. 2026
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Animated pixie dust twinkled on the screen, courtesy of the fairy, Tinker Bell.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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Coakley’s eyes twinkled with a sense of pride.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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