GLINTS Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

glints 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of glint

as in gleams

to shoot forth bursts of light the cat's eyes glinted in the moonlight

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as in glances

to take a quick or hasty look the thief glinted around the corner to see if anyone was coming

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glints

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noun

plural of glint

as in sparkles

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Recent Examples of glints

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The air is perfectly warm, the sunshine glints on the water, happy people pass by and wave. — Kristy Woodson Harvey, Southern Living, 18 July 2026 That, from time to time, during his endless task, the sun glints across the rock’s face in a way that reminds him that there were good times, or at least different times. — Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 12 May 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for glints

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, Pitchfork, 4 Dec. 2025

Definition of gleams

Noun

There are glimmers of success in almost every advanced country, including the United States, at agencies such as the Internal Revenue Service, which has finally begun to modernize its woefully out-of-date technology.

— Jennifer Pahlka, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
But take a closer look and the report actually provides glimmers of hope.

— TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of glimmers

Verb

As Robert Spillane works through a quiet camp, fellow inside linebacker Christian Elliss flashes again and again, this time in coverage during 7-on-7s with a pass breakup.

— Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 1 Aug. 2026
Danny Trejo flashes a smile at San Diego’s Comic-Con International on July 25.

— Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026

Definition of flashes

Noun

And Georges delivers—come for the smart, international menu and panoramic views over Paris (especially appealing at night, when the Eiffel Tower twinkles with light).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
Perch yourself in the Hollywood Hills and watch as the city twinkles below at night.

— Kristin Braswell, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2026

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