as in glows
the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible
the door opened a crack and let in a gleam of light from the hallway
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as in glints
to shoot forth bursts of light
fine china and stemware gleaming in the candlelight
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Recent Examples of gleams
Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
Your 4th House of Traditions gleams under today’s Full Moon, so private needs are potentially straining against public duties.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
His new wife, Nina (Brittany Snow), an art dealer who is also Madison’s former assistant, gleams with insecurity.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2025
Today, while the lobby of the old movie palace gleams in the afternoon sun, no light gets in through the roof.
—Laura L. Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Nov. 2025
Below, the Winged Victory gleams in the garden.
—Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
Despite a couple of funky skips, the album is fueled by the hunger of an artist who really wants the pop life again, perking up electro-scuzz and arena rock with new wave that gleams like glitter.
—Pitchfork, 4 Dec. 2025
The mother-and-daughter duo revamped almost every corner of the 7,000-square-foot home, including its exterior, which now gleams with white siding and cobalt-blue shutters.
—Paola Singer, Architectural Digest, 13 Nov. 2025
The Airstream gleams absurdly against the ocherous land below.
—Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Patches of unintelligibility are nothing new in Pynchon, but usually a coherent world view gleams upward from the murk.
—Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Nothing gleams as beautifully as a white kitchen.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
At last, a few gleams of paving stone showed through the murk in the lane below.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
Your 4th House of Traditions gleams under today’s Full Moon, so private needs are potentially straining against public duties.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
His new wife, Nina (Brittany Snow), an art dealer who is also Madison’s former assistant, gleams with insecurity.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2025
Today, while the lobby of the old movie palace gleams in the afternoon sun, no light gets in through the roof.
—Laura L. Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Nov. 2025
Below, the Winged Victory gleams in the garden.
—Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
Like Beckham’s dress, the 100-percent silk dress softly gleams in the light.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
Despite a couple of funky skips, the album is fueled by the hunger of an artist who really wants the pop life again, perking up electro-scuzz and arena rock with new wave that gleams like glitter.
—Pitchfork, 4 Dec. 2025
The mother-and-daughter duo revamped almost every corner of the 7,000-square-foot home, including its exterior, which now gleams with white siding and cobalt-blue shutters.
—Paola Singer, Architectural Digest, 13 Nov. 2025
The Airstream gleams absurdly against the ocherous land below.
—Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Patches of unintelligibility are nothing new in Pynchon, but usually a coherent world view gleams upward from the murk.
—Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Nothing gleams as beautifully as a white kitchen.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gleams
Noun
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These glows lasted up to three seconds, often moving from leaf to leaf.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
25 Feb. 2026
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Inside, a long mahogany counter glows beneath warm gold walls, where bartenders move with precision through a selection of classics and inventive cocktails built on bold spirits and house infusions.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Soft breezes ripple through the sea grapes, and sunlight glints off the aquamarine shallows that surround Bahia Honda State Park.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Since it was released at the end of 2023, the hulking, angular vehicle has been subject to jokes about its appearance and glares from people who disagree with CEO Elon Musk’s politics.—
Andrea Guzmán,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Jan. 2026
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Saab recommends combining overhead lighting with wall sconces and table lamps to lend more flexibility while also avoiding harsh glares.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The glass shatters with a spray that shimmers in the lantern light.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Leo July 23 – August 22 Your horizon shimmers with practical promise.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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These solar garden lights are an excellent place to start.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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Light exposure was also controlled during the study, with participants dimming lights three hours before bed.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This classic loafer shines with its chic metallic details and timeless supple black leather.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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As a composer and band leader, Wilkins shines with his soulful delivery, keen attention to detail and his willingness to stretch out in search of creative transcendence.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Keep it cute and simple with a purple manicure that glistens.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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Outside of those windows is Lake Michigan, which glistens in the sun during the day and glows under the moon at night.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Durbin flashes leather If Thursday was any indication, the Red Sox will be in good hands if Alex Cora decides to roll with Caleb Durbin as the club’s starting second baseman.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Your Roomba emits a chime and flashes its indicator ring or a Wi-Fi symbol.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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