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adjective

as in shining

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gleaming

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verb

present participle of gleam
as in glinting
to shoot forth bursts of light fine china and stemware gleaming in the candlelight

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Recent Examples of gleaming
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
Verb
Tokyo’s hospitality scene is as diverse as the city itself, a place of dizzying contrasts where ancient temples sit in the shadow of gleaming skyscrapers, and traditional craftsmanship juxtaposes cutting-edge technology. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026 My Instagram Discover page is a narcotic carousel of supple leather and gleaming metal. — Adam Erace, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026 In the gleaming lobby, the brand’s signature scent—a warm and woody fragrance reminiscent of two of my favorites, Comme des Garçons’ Wonderwood and Odin New York’s 07 Tanoke—greeted me. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026 Instead of defaulting to the typical white or chunky sneaker that makes the rounds every season, Hadid opted for a gleaming pair of Puma Speedcats. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 22 Sep. 2026 Dresses based on the domestic adornment were piped in leather, while a gleaming gold dress was laser-cut with the decorative pattern. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026 And in lower Manhattan, the old twin towers of the World Trade Center still stand sentry in Macken's miniature Gotham, albeit alongside One World Trade Center and the other gleaming skyscrapers constructed after the 2001 terror attacks. — CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026 These days, instead of shiny new automobiles, two gleaming copper and stainless steel stills occupy the long room located to the left of the entrance. — Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2026 In their place stands One World Trade Center, a gleaming glass tower that rises defiantly above a skyline that has been forever changed. — Thomas E. Franklin, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gleaming
  1. shining
  2. glinting
  3. dazzling
  4. glittering
  5. luminous
  6. shimmering
  7. brilliant
  8. glistening
Adjective
  • At a time of so much partisanship in Congress, especially related to health care, breakthrough legislation is a shining example of how commonsense policies that support patient care and innovation can achieve broad support.
    — Josh Makower, STAT, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Those memories will remain some of the most shining and unforgettable moments of my life.
    — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Definition of shining
Verb
  • Animals started tracking across the plain, their eyes glinting in the flashlights Cordova and Heimann swept back and forth.
    — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The placement feels resonant, since Boorman was always operating between poles of glinting victory and laughable failure.
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of glinting
Adjective
  • Food and drink Upon my arrival, I was wooed by the dazzling signature welcome cocktail made with gin, pineapple, herbal liqueur, and tamarind jamu.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The hardware is gorgeous, the display is dazzling, and the performance is great for productivity tasks.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of dazzling
Verb
  • Both pieces from the look featured a bevy of sparkle and shine, thanks in no small part to the glittering tassels embellishing the bandeau and the maxiskirt.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • And while that might not be possible, a career full of glittering moments isn’t a stretch for a player with so much talent and potential.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of glittering
Adjective
  • Pearlescent particles provide an instant soft-focus glow, giving skin a brighter, more luminous look.
    — Sheryl George, Allure, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Mariel Barrera kept the makeup soft and luminous save for a siren smoky that added some of that SJP spirit, while Gina Eppolito handled the blush ballerina pink nails.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of luminous
Verb
  • What’s different about this style is that its uppers are completely decorated with small, shimmering crystal details in a silvery, light-catching finish.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • In the distance, a huge mobile crane, or some other piece of machinery, loomed, impossibly tall, shimmering in the air like a mirage.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of shimmering
Adjective
  • Through the sheer force of his will and his brilliant comedic timing, Bratton was elevated to a cast member by the second season.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Read Cep’s Profile of Kingsolver » Our editors and critics choose the most captivating, notable, brilliant, surprising, absorbing, weird, thought-provoking, and talked-about books.
    — Casey Cep, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of brilliant
Verb
  • Williams embraced Wimbledon’s all-white dress code in a custom Nike kit consisting of a mesh tank top and matching miniskirt, letting her glistening nails steal the show.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Ethan pulls up to their lush, hillside home in a new car, sleek shades, and pointy incisors glistening in the sunlight.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of glistening

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“Gleaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gleaming. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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