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as in glittering
to shoot forth bursts of light
the cat's eyes glinted in the moonlight
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as in glancing
to take a quick or hasty look
the thief glinted around the corner to see if anyone was coming
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Recent Examples of glinting
Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
Gothic cathedrals, art deco villas, vintage yellow trams, impeccably dressed signore, bright red Negronis glinting in the sun—these are some of the most classic symbols of Milan, but there’s a whole other side to the city, one that’s contemporary, cosmopolitan, and just plain cool.
—Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 3 Oct. 2025
Miles Mykkanen’s Sam gets to unsheathe his glinting high tenor, and Lauren Snouffer’s 14-year-old Sarah tosses her lithe soprano voice into airborne vaults.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
In the second photo, Gomez rests her left hand on her new husband's, her marquise diamond engagement ring glinting in the light.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
However, the area, with its rugged coastline, azure sea glinting in the sunlight, and charming villages built right into the cliffs, has lured elite travelers to its picturesque shores since antiquity.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
His hair—blond and swept up like Bowie’s—caught the sun, his gold incisor glinting behind his grin (the upshot of a dental emergency along the Hippie Trail in Goa).
—T. Coraghessan Boyle, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
The lake is also a hot spot for fall foliage, as the banks surrounding the water are filled with aspens glinting in the sun.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 12 Sep. 2023
Adjective
Picture yourself in an old observatory on a crisp, starry autumn night—bronze instruments glinting in the dim light, surrounded by aged leather and parchment maps.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
Gothic cathedrals, art deco villas, vintage yellow trams, impeccably dressed signore, bright red Negronis glinting in the sun—these are some of the most classic symbols of Milan, but there’s a whole other side to the city, one that’s contemporary, cosmopolitan, and just plain cool.
—Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 3 Oct. 2025
Miles Mykkanen’s Sam gets to unsheathe his glinting high tenor, and Lauren Snouffer’s 14-year-old Sarah tosses her lithe soprano voice into airborne vaults.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
In the second photo, Gomez rests her left hand on her new husband's, her marquise diamond engagement ring glinting in the light.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
However, the area, with its rugged coastline, azure sea glinting in the sunlight, and charming villages built right into the cliffs, has lured elite travelers to its picturesque shores since antiquity.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
His hair—blond and swept up like Bowie’s—caught the sun, his gold incisor glinting behind his grin (the upshot of a dental emergency along the Hippie Trail in Goa).
—T. Coraghessan Boyle, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
The lake is also a hot spot for fall foliage, as the banks surrounding the water are filled with aspens glinting in the sun.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 12 Sep. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glinting
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How to Watch Finland vs Lithuania Finland faces a gleaming opportunity to qualify for its first World Cup as UEFA qualifying nears a climax, with the Eagle-owls set to host Lithuania on Thursday.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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If he gets put away, at least everyone on the planet got to see him at his gleaming best.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Just by glancing at the periodic table, every metal could, in principle, serve as a cornerstone, and countless organic molecules can act as bridges connecting them.—
Stavroula Alina Kampouri,
The Conversation,
9 Oct. 2025
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Miami got back in the game in the 39th minute when Tomás Avilés poked home from a goalmouth scramble after Sergio Busquets’s glancing header from a corner had been parried out by Chris Brady.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Next, there was another close-up of her face, showing her skin glistening, as well as her tattoo and the black Rhode pillow.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Kathy Ten Eyck flew from Utica, New York into New Mexico to visit the glistening dunes of White Sands National Park.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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Draconid meteors appear to streak away from a point of origin — or radiant — located close to the head of the great dragon represented by the constellation Draco, which can be found glittering above the Big Dipper asterism in the northwestern sky after sunset in mid-October.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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As the 2008 recession threatens to topple their fortune, the family’s glittering dream begins to fracture, exposing the real costs of fame and excess.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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The president was spotted peeking at the design, drawn up by Harrison Design, during a meeting in the Oval Office with Finnish President Alexander Stubb.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Oct. 2025
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But private capital’s growth into new sectors and credit give a wider window that’s now worth peeking through.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Almost serpentine in her shimmering elegance, Thompson’s Hedda glides from room to room wreaking social havoc with her guests, an old lover, and even her husband that will, ultimately, have tragic consequences for all.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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And now, Amal Clooney is getting in on the shimmering action, too.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In a recent shining example of self-reflexive satire, Geetanjali Shree’s Tomb of Sand (translated in 2022 from Hindi by Daisy Rockwell), gives us an 80-year-old Indian woman protagonist whose decision to travel to Pakistan disrupts the family’s expectations of women her age.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
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Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Pistorius announced a €35 billion ($41 billion) investment in Berlin’s space programs over the next five years which includes developing satellite constellations to withstand jamming, blinding, and kinetic attacks.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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New York Fashion Week delivers the style inspo on and off the runway while the Emmys bring the red carpet glam, and don’t forget, Taylor Swift is back in the stands serving stadium couture with a blinding new accessory.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Glinting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glinting. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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