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
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Think gleaming marble, intricate mosaic, and rich wood.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
The gleaming seven-story building is the home of the School of Computer, Data and Information Sciences.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
If the Guard comes, it will be limited to patrolling our city’s gleaming streets in the privileged heart of the city.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Dunn pointed out gleaming replicas of these artifacts, on display in the exhibition, alongside surfboards illustrating the evolution of the spot throughout history.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 31 Aug. 2025
Renderings show a shimmering, futuristic tower at its center — more closely resembling Abu Dhabi’s gleaming skyline than a traditional European castle.
—Melanie Swan, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2025
Gimlet’s offices were all start-up pizzazz — designer furniture, gleaming cutting-edge equipment, break rooms stocked with free sparkling water and a cornucopia of snacks.
—Eric Benson, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2025
Singapore thrives in contrast—where tropical rainforest meets a gleaming skyline, and sizzling hawker stalls hum beneath soaring glass domes.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
One of the most dazzling superpowers of using toothpaste as a cleaner can be seen in a gleaming shower door.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Think gleaming marble, intricate mosaic, and rich wood.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
The gleaming seven-story building is the home of the School of Computer, Data and Information Sciences.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
If the Guard comes, it will be limited to patrolling our city’s gleaming streets in the privileged heart of the city.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Dunn pointed out gleaming replicas of these artifacts, on display in the exhibition, alongside surfboards illustrating the evolution of the spot throughout history.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 31 Aug. 2025
Renderings show a shimmering, futuristic tower at its center — more closely resembling Abu Dhabi’s gleaming skyline than a traditional European castle.
—Melanie Swan, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2025
Gimlet’s offices were all start-up pizzazz — designer furniture, gleaming cutting-edge equipment, break rooms stocked with free sparkling water and a cornucopia of snacks.
—Eric Benson, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2025
Singapore thrives in contrast—where tropical rainforest meets a gleaming skyline, and sizzling hawker stalls hum beneath soaring glass domes.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gleaming
Adjective
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Attendees rode in support of and alongside community member Eva Zamora, who is a shining example of how to live your best life with Parkinson’s disease and takes cycle classes at EōS regularly, a news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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Her next shining moment comes when two young sisters enter the hospital.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Advertisement Advertisement A recent spate of darkly glittering comedies give us the opportunity to do just that.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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By day, guests linger with coffee under the glittering chandelier, with digital nomads and California tech bros collaborating over laptops.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And the stadium atmosphere was dazzling, even in the drizzle.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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For entomology buffs, the nation of Colombia plays host to the largest number of butterfly species on the planet, with Jaguarundi Travel operating a dedicated tour that showcases a dazzling array of colorful insects.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The woman, who goes by Madi online, shared the clip, to her TikTok account @tiktakmadi on Friday, showing a thin layer of white clouds in the sky, revealing the shimmering skyscrapers, reflecting the pink light of the sunrise above the iconic city.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Along the Corniche—a sweeping waterfront promenade curving around the bay—traditional dhows drift past a shimmering skyline of minarets and sculptural skyscrapers.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Our centerpiece selection Christy anchors the festival with its daring artistry and gives us the opportunity to honor the luminous Sydney Sweeney.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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Whether exploring the Royal Botanic Garden or watching sunset from Mrs Macquarie’s Chair—hand-carved by convicts in 1810—the city feels luminous, expansive, and just a little wild.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Their dining room now packed and wind in their sails, the couple is digging deeper into the cooking of Tussanaprasit’s native Chiang Mai, serving dishes like khao khan jin, a glistening mixture of rice, salty pork bits, and pork blood steamed in banana leaves.—
Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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As for most of the tournament, Sinner’s first-serve percentage hovered around 50, and Auger-Aliassime took the initiative with flashing forehands and the bravery to go after his shots in baseline rallies.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Warning signs have been flashing for months that the job market has been losing steam.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Herbert’s brilliant response How would Herbert respond to the playoff loss to the Houston Texans last season, in one of the worst games of his career?—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The leaves turn a vivid, brilliant scarlet-red in the fall.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Gleaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gleaming. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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