as in gleamed
to shoot forth bursts of light
this seemingly dull opal really glistens in full light
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Recent Examples of glistened
Indeed, from the top of the Lincoln Memorial, the water was clearer and glistened with the reflection of the Washington Monument.
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Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
The long curving claws of white ivory glistened their deadly threat.
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Anton Money,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
Only a shimmer of chicken fat glistened on the surface.
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Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Bella glistened in a gold Elie Saab gown from the Fall-Winter 2004 Haute Couture collection, featuring a small train and silver embellishments.
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Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
Ma’s bow danced over the strings; Ax’s fingers glistened across the keys.
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Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
The gratification was immediate; tears glistened on fans’ cheeks as the lights pulsed on stage.
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Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
From the top of the mountain at Palisades Tahoe, the surrounding Sierra peaks glistened in the sun like frosted cupcakes.
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Gregory Thomas,
San Francisco Chronicle,
21 Mar. 2026
The trailer’s biggest comedic moment arrives when Woody shows up in person and removes his hat, revealing a bald spot that hilariously glistened in the sunlight and blinded the other toys.
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Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
The long curving claws of white ivory glistened their deadly threat.
—
Anton Money,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
Only a shimmer of chicken fat glistened on the surface.
—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Bella glistened in a gold Elie Saab gown from the Fall-Winter 2004 Haute Couture collection, featuring a small train and silver embellishments.
—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
Ma’s bow danced over the strings; Ax’s fingers glistened across the keys.
—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
The gratification was immediate; tears glistened on fans’ cheeks as the lights pulsed on stage.
—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
From the top of the mountain at Palisades Tahoe, the surrounding Sierra peaks glistened in the sun like frosted cupcakes.
—
Gregory Thomas,
San Francisco Chronicle,
21 Mar. 2026
The trailer’s biggest comedic moment arrives when Woody shows up in person and removes his hat, revealing a bald spot that hilariously glistened in the sunlight and blinded the other toys.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glistened
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That night, the northern lights gleamed cold and hard, and the moon bathed the whole landscape in bleak, eerie light.
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The 4,202-pipe organ gleamed over us.
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After spending some time by the pool, a semi-Olympic lined with emerald and malachite mosaics that glinted in the soft, ambient light, followed by a quick trip to the sauna, I was escorted to my treatment room, about a half-flight of stairs up, where I was met by Marcia, my therapist.
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The silver Chrysler Sebring glinted when the sun kissed the parking lot in Temple, Texas, sitting by its lonesome.
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On June 17, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima's 19-year-old daughter shimmered in Queen Emma's Diamond Tiara for her first-ever tiara wear at the state banquet celebrating the state visit from Japan at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam.
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Her slinky black shift dress shimmered with stripes of iridescent sequins that shifted color under the flashing lights.
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Kane even scored with another icon, David Beckham, watching from the stands with his face flashed on video screens to massive cheers.
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The movement for independence flashed across the colonies.
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As for accessories, Minetree sparkled in a diamond necklace, ring and earrings courtesy of Bulgari.
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While Messi sparkled, Portugal's aging star Cristiano Ronaldo had what can only be described as a terrible 1-1 opener against the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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“Glistened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glistened. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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