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Recent Examples of gleaming
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
Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
And just a year before, Spirit opened a gleaming new headquarters building at Dania Pointe, a restaurant and shopping district in South Broward.
—Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
Across the House’s upper two floors, connected by a gleaming wooden spiral staircase, club facilities merge business and pleasure.
—Terry Ward, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
Concurrently, gleaming shopping centers and luxury condos have sprung up everywhere, including on the site of the airport depicted in the 1942 film Casablanca.
—Liza Foreman, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
There was, of course, one gleaming exception to the cultural stranglehold that Sinners versus One Battle After Another held last winter.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2026
The service As polished as the gleaming white-and-grey marble everywhere, and more down-to-earth than the lavish décor might suggest.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Next to it is a giant Goliath crane, which can lift up to 30,000 tons in a single heave; a gleaming white Royal Caribbean cruise ship sits just a few docks away.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Thirteen-year-old boys flashing smiles over their birthday cakes, gleaming with happiness in the buttery glow of the candles.
—Jesmyn Ward, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
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
The room now held a gleaming white loft bed, with a small den of executive function underneath.
—Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
And just a year before, Spirit opened a gleaming new headquarters building at Dania Pointe, a restaurant and shopping district in South Broward.
—Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
Across the House’s upper two floors, connected by a gleaming wooden spiral staircase, club facilities merge business and pleasure.
—Terry Ward, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
Concurrently, gleaming shopping centers and luxury condos have sprung up everywhere, including on the site of the airport depicted in the 1942 film Casablanca.
—Liza Foreman, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
There was, of course, one gleaming exception to the cultural stranglehold that Sinners versus One Battle After Another held last winter.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2026
The service As polished as the gleaming white-and-grey marble everywhere, and more down-to-earth than the lavish décor might suggest.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Next to it is a giant Goliath crane, which can lift up to 30,000 tons in a single heave; a gleaming white Royal Caribbean cruise ship sits just a few docks away.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Thirteen-year-old boys flashing smiles over their birthday cakes, gleaming with happiness in the buttery glow of the candles.
—Jesmyn Ward, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gleaming
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So naturally in a state that treats basketball like a religion and the sport’s biggest stars like royalty, nobody casts a bigger shadow in this community now than the slender 6-foot-6, 196-pound, 19-year-old freshman who changed Final Four weekend with one brilliant shining moment Sunday afternoon.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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In the gutter, the usual New Orleans blend of litter and live-oak leaves was topped by a shimmering layer of pink fish scales glinting in the sun.—
Daniel Brook,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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The path down is picturesque, but peppered with black snakes glinting in the sun.—
Kristina Kasparian,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In the garden, bumblebees, hummingbirds, and butterflies can be found flitting among the dazzling blooms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Experimental, playful and dazzling, the EGOT winner’s best fashion moments have featured at awards shows, red carpets and more.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Queen Rania of Jordan opted for a glittering gold Giorgio Armani design for a charity dinner commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Al Aman Fund for the Future of Orphans on Tuesday night in Amman, Jordan.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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In ancient times, every human was greeted with a dazzling night sky, filled with thousands of glittering points of light; every night, most of those points would appear in the same relative position, but the Moon and planets would wander on a night-to-night basis.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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The gothic building, opened in 1927, was first named Hammerstein's Theatre in honor of owner Arthur Hammerstein’s father, Oscar Hammerstein I, who helped develop New York’s luminous Times Square.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Try the entire collection, which includes a 16-shadow palette, luminous blush, and two brushes for less than $90.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Stunning in shimmering orange getups?—
Laura Lane,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Belvedere’s reputation—old money, low-key wealth, a yacht harbor shimmering below—was baked in more than a century ago.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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From heirloom tiaras to glistening sapphires and an ocean’s worth of pearls, Elizabeth had a bijou box worth millions—composed of both new pieces and the 142 Crown Jewels that are passed from monarch to monarch.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
8 Apr. 2026
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He was hunched over, his shoulders rounded beneath the material of his dark blue blazer; his strong, square features were glistening with sweat.—
Ben Mezrich,
Vanity Fair,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Guests were served canapes including a surprisingly brilliant mango and mung bean tartare plus chicken teriyaki kebabs, all washed down with elegant Hugo Spritz and espresso martinis.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
9 May 2026
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Co-produced by visionary Spanish helmer El Guincho (of Rosalía and FKA Twigs fame) TURR4ZO is darkly hued and cinematic, infused by dozens of brilliant samples that pay tribute to the richness of Argentina’s music culture.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 2026
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“Gleaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gleaming. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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