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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
David Sokol, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2026
The massive spread includes several formal and informal gathering spaces, with the gleaming chef’s kitchen serving as the heart of the home.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2026
The totem pole was installed in the summer of 1962 to celebrate the opening of what was then a gleaming new Safeway store.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
The artists share an attraction to the gleaming counters and alluring rows of postwar consumer culture, but Parr holds his gaze longer, seeking the nausea after the binge.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2026
Venus Venus begins March gleaming high above the western horizon at dusk.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
The remains of the meal littered the surface of the long, gleaming mahogany table.
—Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
That the mammals are often portrayed with gleaming white front teeth is one of beaver scientist Emily Fairfax’s pet peeves.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
Four years ago, Houthi rebels attacked an oil depot near the gleaming Saudi F1 track.
—ABC News, 1 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
Likewise, the gleaming curves of the Walt Disney Concert Hall cemented his reputation for turning civic institutions into works of art in their own right.
—David Sokol, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2026
The massive spread includes several formal and informal gathering spaces, with the gleaming chef’s kitchen serving as the heart of the home.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2026
The totem pole was installed in the summer of 1962 to celebrate the opening of what was then a gleaming new Safeway store.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
The artists share an attraction to the gleaming counters and alluring rows of postwar consumer culture, but Parr holds his gaze longer, seeking the nausea after the binge.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2026
Venus Venus begins March gleaming high above the western horizon at dusk.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
The remains of the meal littered the surface of the long, gleaming mahogany table.
—Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
That the mammals are often portrayed with gleaming white front teeth is one of beaver scientist Emily Fairfax’s pet peeves.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
Four years ago, Houthi rebels attacked an oil depot near the gleaming Saudi F1 track.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gleaming
Adjective
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Eloise's shining moment comes in Quinn's To Sir Phillip, With Love, and follows her love story with Sir Phillip Crane—yes, that Phillip, who married his late brother's true love Marina Thompson.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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Her world, fueled by her life, was the shining and irrefutable definition of integrity.—
Josh Peter,
USA Today,
20 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Champagne wears a glinting gold fanny pack (bags, after all, can be confiscated), and both have their phones tethered to wrist straps, so hands remain free to rummage.—
Zoey Goto,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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But when members of the Los Angeles Police Department strode onto the campus of Studio City’s Harvard-Westlake School, the sun was glinting once again on the surface of its pool, a 50-meter beauty that had been shipped all the way from Mantua, Italy, in 2012.—
Deanna Kizis,
Vanity Fair,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Lakers figured it out Friday behind a dazzling 44-point performance from Doncic, who leads the NBA with 10 40-point games this season.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Sporting their dazzling, six-petal, nectar-rich yellow flowers as early as mid-February, trout lilies (two species in Georgia) are some of the state’s earliest blooming native wildflowers.—
Charles Seabrook,
AJC.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Franny and her husband have traded in their elegant Park Avenue co-op for a suite on board the Sonata, a once-glittering cruise ship with a complicated history now long past its prime.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The plush red velvet auditorium feels impossibly ornate, crowned by the glittering chandelier.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This time, her luminous glow was thanks to the skin tint that Martha Stewart loves.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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Rarely used in jewelry, the dark navy of sodalite adds an unexpected layer of depth to Color Blossom’s existing luminous gemstone lineup.—
Claire Salinda,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.—
Virginia Willis,
AJC.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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This manicure features a soft green jelly shade paired with shimmering neutral and silver accents for a playful, layered effect.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In the Giotto bed skirt, folds don’t just ripple so much as elegantly undulate, glistening with the kind of delicate sheen that only sateen and silk can accomplish.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
28 Feb. 2026
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By the time the women are seated on velvet-upholstered chairs that rise behind them like thrones, with glistening silverware and a large bouquet of flowers at the center of the table, the tension has reached breaking point.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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That said, head to the area in late fall, as the surrounding oak and hickory trees put on a brilliant show.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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Henshall is a hoot as the tortured inspector, though the series has recently taken on a new dimension with the addition of Ashley Jensen (so brilliant in Ricky Gervais’ Hollywood satire, Extras) as the formidable DI Ruth Calder.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Gleaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gleaming. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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