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to shoot forth bursts of light
fine china and stemware gleaming in the candlelight
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Recent Examples of gleaming
Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Besides the gleaming blue hull, the 60-footer has an open layout that encourages sociability while promoting privacy in areas like the sunbed at the stern or foredeck lounge.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
Many regions continue to experience changes in how wealth is distributed across different income groups, as gleaming high-rises across several major cities often overshadow communities where basic necessities remain out of reach.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Their debut album, Forever, sounds like temporarily regressing to your childhood self while tripping—a kind of gleaming innocence desperately fending off the darkness of adulthood lurking at the periphery.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2025
Filler shots of chauffeurs, champagne and colossal walk-in closets with pristine designer clobber glistening and gleaming from glass shelves centred around trays and trays of priceless jewels assault the viewer’s senses between almost every scene.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
The gleaming new location comprises 12 floors at Two Manhattan West, the final skyscraper in Brookfield’s eight-acre development between Moynihan Train Hall and Hudson Yards.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Under his watch, the state opened the Second Avenue Subway, rebuilt LaGuardia Airport, and unveiled the gleaming Moynihan Train Hall.
—Nik Popli, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
This past summer, just 1,340 humans were sufficient to send a constant stream of two Ioniq models down these gleaming assembly lines.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
Our limo arrived at the hotel in a gleaming streak of silver gorgeousness.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Besides the gleaming blue hull, the 60-footer has an open layout that encourages sociability while promoting privacy in areas like the sunbed at the stern or foredeck lounge.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
Many regions continue to experience changes in how wealth is distributed across different income groups, as gleaming high-rises across several major cities often overshadow communities where basic necessities remain out of reach.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Their debut album, Forever, sounds like temporarily regressing to your childhood self while tripping—a kind of gleaming innocence desperately fending off the darkness of adulthood lurking at the periphery.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2025
Filler shots of chauffeurs, champagne and colossal walk-in closets with pristine designer clobber glistening and gleaming from glass shelves centred around trays and trays of priceless jewels assault the viewer’s senses between almost every scene.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
The gleaming new location comprises 12 floors at Two Manhattan West, the final skyscraper in Brookfield’s eight-acre development between Moynihan Train Hall and Hudson Yards.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Under his watch, the state opened the Second Avenue Subway, rebuilt LaGuardia Airport, and unveiled the gleaming Moynihan Train Hall.
—Nik Popli, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
This past summer, just 1,340 humans were sufficient to send a constant stream of two Ioniq models down these gleaming assembly lines.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gleaming
Adjective
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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
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The best shining example of something that was influenced by us is the British version of The Office.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At first glance, Glass Mountain looks out of place—an irregular, pale, 15-foot mound glinting in the sunlight, as if someone dumped a pile of shiny shards in the middle of the desert.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Dec. 2025
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And those iconic scenes of Brad Pitt casting his fishing line glinting in the sun?—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Just as Victor appeared to break open, Jackson leaped into the air, stretched his right arm skyward and pulled down a dazzling one-handed catch at the 3-yard line.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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No longer limited to skulking around on a bar cart, metallic finishes like aluminum and brass are in the midst of a dazzling comeback.—
Kathryn O’Shea-Evans,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In the Caribbean, French admirals set their sights on the conquest of sugar islands like Jamaica—the diamonds in King George’s glittering imperial crown.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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From the white bodice, the fabric of the Sebastian Gunawan design transitioned to black sheer fabric on the long sleeves and midsection of the frock, encrusted with glittering black crystals to add a touch of sparkle to the structured piece.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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With its luminous foliage, 'Lemon-Lime' Nandina makes a striking accent in shady plantings.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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The luminous roll call has Henry Cavill leading a cast that already includes Russell Crowe, Marisa Abela, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Jeremy Irons and Djimon Hounsou, as well as Max Zhang and Drew McIntyre.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Cap off your evening back at the hotel with a nightcap by the pool surrounded by shimmering city lights.—
Kathryn Streeter,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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The black dress kept to the signature, body-hugging silhouette Jenner has come to love, with shimmering black sequin mesh that looked almost snake-like, and sheer embroidered side-paneling, delicate straps criss-crossing over the low back.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In the lobby proudly stands an 18-foot tree glistening with 5,100 lights.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
20 Dec. 2025
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Social-media users can’t get enough of Olive Jean’s reaction to the Christmas tree glistening in her forever home.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Lindsay, our costume designer, was brilliant.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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At its center is a mysterious oligarch whose influence stretches across Manhattan and beyond – protected by a network of fixers, enablers and a brilliant young strategist.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Gleaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gleaming. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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