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
Ray Virgil Hatfield, a former lieutenant junior grade in the Naval Air Corps, said the spherical object glistened like aluminum and was more than 5,000 feet in the air.
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Bart Jansen, USA Today, 8 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
The bald spot hilariously glistened in the sunlight and blinded the other toys.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2026
Just take a look at Rapunzel, Galadriel, and Sailor Moon—all mythical beings whose hair never tangled (only floated and glistened).
—Loren Savini, Allure, 4 Dec. 2025
The asphalt glistened like black glass, catching the blurred reflections of domes and columns.
—Ahmed Naji, The Dial, 18 Nov. 2025
Bart Jansen, USA Today, 8 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
The bald spot hilariously glistened in the sunlight and blinded the other toys.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2026
Just take a look at Rapunzel, Galadriel, and Sailor Moon—all mythical beings whose hair never tangled (only floated and glistened).
—Loren Savini, Allure, 4 Dec. 2025
The asphalt glistened like black glass, catching the blurred reflections of domes and columns.
—Ahmed Naji, The Dial, 18 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glistened
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His jaw tightened as beads of sweat gleamed on his forehead.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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His helmet’s gold face mask gleamed in the afternoon sun.—
Les Carpenter,
Washington Post,
8 May 2026
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The silver Chrysler Sebring glinted when the sun kissed the parking lot in Temple, Texas, sitting by its lonesome.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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Beaded coats glinted with star-chart embroidery.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Mar. 2026
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On Thursday, April 16, Loughlin shimmered in a silver strappy dress by Rebecca Vallance and sported a bob cut and bangs — a departure from her usual long brown hair.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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While his phone screen shimmered with suggestions, our teensy tree perished alone on the patio.—
Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Sequins sparkled, trains swept the red carpet and diamonds flashed in every direction as celebrities stepped out for the 79th Cannes Film Festival in France.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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The stars, who have worked together on several of the house’s campaigns, warmly embraced and then immediately started gabbing as cameras flashed around them and fans clamored to get the perfect shot.—
Katie Abel,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder, once again, sparkled.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
17 May 2026
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Sequins sparkled, trains swept the red carpet and diamonds flashed in every direction as celebrities stepped out for the 79th Cannes Film Festival in France.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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