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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.
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Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
10 Dec. 2025
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
The gleaming look was all thanks to the Laura Geller Spackle Hydrating Skin Perfecting Facial Primer, which is currently on sale for $22 during Amazon Prime Day.
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Jenna Curcio,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
With sunbeams gleaming downward, reflecting off of the spacecraft's hull, the Dragon can be seen backing away from the station mere moments after undocking from the port on the station's Harmony module.
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Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
23 June 2026
Shortly before the World Cup trophy is placed into the hands of one team’s triumphant captain at MetLife Stadium on July 19, a gleaming Golden Boot award will be presented to the tournament’s top scorer.
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Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Within a few days, the gleaming bright-blue pool turned bright green as algae took over the water.
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Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
Jalen Brunson’s appearance on his float—amid a flurry of blue and orange confetti, the gleaming gold Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy in hand—elicited a chant of MVP!
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Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
Quiet and discreet, the hotel is steps away from the gleaming dome of the State House, Boston Common, and the Freedom Trail.
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Tanya Edwards,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
16 June 2026
At the Obama public library, I was greeted by gleaming wood shelves and stacks of colorful tomes, and shimmering light streaming through its floor-to-ceiling windows.
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Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 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.
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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
Within 24 hours, a trio of canine statues — including a gleaming gold basset hound riding in the back seat — had been sourced, delivered and installed.
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Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
The gleaming look was all thanks to the Laura Geller Spackle Hydrating Skin Perfecting Facial Primer, which is currently on sale for $22 during Amazon Prime Day.
—
Jenna Curcio,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
With sunbeams gleaming downward, reflecting off of the spacecraft's hull, the Dragon can be seen backing away from the station mere moments after undocking from the port on the station's Harmony module.
—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
23 June 2026
Shortly before the World Cup trophy is placed into the hands of one team’s triumphant captain at MetLife Stadium on July 19, a gleaming Golden Boot award will be presented to the tournament’s top scorer.
—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Within a few days, the gleaming bright-blue pool turned bright green as algae took over the water.
—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
Jalen Brunson’s appearance on his float—amid a flurry of blue and orange confetti, the gleaming gold Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy in hand—elicited a chant of MVP!
—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
Quiet and discreet, the hotel is steps away from the gleaming dome of the State House, Boston Common, and the Freedom Trail.
—
Tanya Edwards,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
16 June 2026
At the Obama public library, I was greeted by gleaming wood shelves and stacks of colorful tomes, and shimmering light streaming through its floor-to-ceiling windows.
—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gleaming
Adjective
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Whatever political direction Democrats plan to take their party in two years at their National Convention to elect a presidential nominee, Denver offers a shining example of what a city looks like when governance goes right for many decades, led by heart and hard work.
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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.
Verb
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In their gowns and bowties, guests giddily slurp mounds of glinting caviar off the back of their hand.
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No one wanted to stand behind the commanding warriors, draped in blankets and furs, brass hoops in their earlobes, medals and wampum on their strong chests, silver armbands glinting in the light.
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Vinícius Junior scored a dazzling one in Brazil’s opener.
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There was a dazzling array of sneakers in every hue under the sun, including at least one pair adorned with gold sequins.
Verb
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Simón’s new film — introspective, often visually breath-stopping, and lensed with glittering coastal beauty by cinematographer Hélène Louvart — premiered at Cannes 2025 in competition, went on to play at myriad festivals, and is only now opening in the United States from Janus Films.
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Sometimes, the streets appear glittering; other times, seedy and dangerous.
Adjective
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The observations seem to nail down the theory that clusters of hot, massive, luminous stars in young galaxies in the early universe played a dominant role in ionizing the universe's neutral gas.
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Makeup artist Tracey Levy utilized Beauty Pie products for the actress’ luminous visage.
Verb
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Behind her, the skyline stretches toward the horizon, a jumble of condo towers and cranes shimmering in the afternoon humidity.
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Heat a generous drizzle of oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
Adjective
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Sweden had plenty of chances to score before that, but Netherlands’ goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen was brilliant in the first half with four saves.
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Their brilliant agent, Bob Broder, shopped our offer to other potential buyers, but no one was as desperate as NBC.
Verb
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There's so many beautiful national monuments in the city, and the Kennedy Center is this glistening one that's next to the river and near other major sites.
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Early risers will find the red light of Mars glistening less than 10 degrees above the eastern horizon in the predawn hours on nights surrounding the new moon phase, while Saturn will shine higher to the east, among the stars of the constellation Pisces.
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“Gleaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gleaming. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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