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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
ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
It's only magnified by the gleaming white-stone beach and aquamarine water outside.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
As the name indicates, there’s a full-sized replica belt gleaming on his taproom table, beside an order of short rib nachos and a pint of Loly Roly Poly Oatmeal Stout.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
The second narrative, the one that came later—with science fiction reinventing the robot as gleaming, futuristic, aspirational—built a future that, as imagined by European and American science fiction writers, was white.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2026
His beans are on the menus of many top Bay Area restaurants, and a gleaming flagship store that opened in downtown Napa last week could be seen as a culmination of his 25 years of influence.
—Tara Duggan, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Apr. 2026
But the approach matters more than most people realize, and getting the timing, tools and technique right can mean the difference between gleaming glass and a frustrating mess of streaks and residue.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Once inside, the daylight gleaming in from the windows and bebop coming from the shop speakers cast me in my element.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Vietnam is a country with a breathtakingly beautiful coastline, a mouthwatering food scene, and vibrant cities where UNESCO World Heritage Sites huddle in the shadow of gleaming skyscrapers.
—Tamara Hinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 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 exercise was meant to drive home the importance of paying attention to real life, not the gleaming little screens that have taken over our world.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
It's only magnified by the gleaming white-stone beach and aquamarine water outside.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
As the name indicates, there’s a full-sized replica belt gleaming on his taproom table, beside an order of short rib nachos and a pint of Loly Roly Poly Oatmeal Stout.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
The second narrative, the one that came later—with science fiction reinventing the robot as gleaming, futuristic, aspirational—built a future that, as imagined by European and American science fiction writers, was white.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2026
His beans are on the menus of many top Bay Area restaurants, and a gleaming flagship store that opened in downtown Napa last week could be seen as a culmination of his 25 years of influence.
—Tara Duggan, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Apr. 2026
But the approach matters more than most people realize, and getting the timing, tools and technique right can mean the difference between gleaming glass and a frustrating mess of streaks and residue.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Once inside, the daylight gleaming in from the windows and bebop coming from the shop speakers cast me in my element.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Vietnam is a country with a breathtakingly beautiful coastline, a mouthwatering food scene, and vibrant cities where UNESCO World Heritage Sites huddle in the shadow of gleaming skyscrapers.
—Tamara Hinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gleaming
Adjective
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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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The Irish rebounded from a uptight opening performance against England with a dazzling effort in their first test in Galway.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The waters off the coast of Oia (and all of Santorini) are nothing short of spectacular, with dazzling shades of blue that can only truly be appreciated in person.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In addition to the many excursions on offer, including horseback riding, hiking with a local guide, and kayaking, an afternoon is well-spent around A Mandria’s large, glittering pool overlooking the Ortolo Valley.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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Restless in the Florida Keys, Etta dreams of a life in Miami’s glittering, sub-tropical kingdom.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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At this year's Oscars, Dresher donned the glowier style of the primer, which has a subtle shimmery formula that gives the skin a naturally luminous look.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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The high-wattage crowd, dressed in luxe silk dresses and luminous pinstripe suits for the high-fashion event, included the likes of Martha Stewart, Allison Williams, Oscar Isaac, Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson — a mix of longtime admirers, friends and newer fans of the luxury fashion brand.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The oil painting depicts a towering John the Baptist pouring water on the head of an even larger, almost shimmering Jesus; in the background, God, angels and cherubs look down from heaven in an ecstatic frenzy.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2026
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But persist, and you'll be rewarded with a view of the lake's shimmering blue.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
17 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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Glory has remained a classic for nearly 40 years through its precise, rather brilliant combination of history lesson and Hollywood blockbuster.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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The protagonists in both books are brilliant in very specific ways (Bernadette is a designer), a brilliance focused in a passion that is conveyed through the novel.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Gleaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gleaming. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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