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
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.
—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
The model glistened from head to toe, completing her look with a pair of transparent Gianvito Rossi pumps.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
That summer of 1996 felt like a golden time, but Wembley no longer glistened.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
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
The model glistened from head to toe, completing her look with a pair of transparent Gianvito Rossi pumps.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
That summer of 1996 felt like a golden time, but Wembley no longer glistened.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glistened
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For a long time, the property gleamed in the daylight with its white, ornate facade against lush green landscaping and often at night, as well, with twinkling holiday lights attached to almost every surface.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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Another video shows Archie, 6, feeding a rhinoceros at the zoo while his red hair gleamed in the sunlight.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
18 Jan. 2026
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Beaded coats glinted with star-chart embroidery.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Mar. 2026
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In 2023, astronomers reported that some of these satellites were already photobombing images captured by the Hubble Space Telescope, as sunlight glinted off their surfaces leaving bright trails that erase, obscure or mimic genuine cosmic signals.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
12 Dec. 2025
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Emma Stone Emma Stone shimmered in a simple empire waist design with cap sleeves by one of her favorite fashion houses, Louis Vuitton.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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The presentation was a celebration of Korean culture that literally shimmered with gold, as dancers spread out over the stage with billowing flags.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
16 Mar. 2026
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While Judge and Stanton exhibited premium power, Schlittler flashed premium stuff.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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But Ware has had an up and down second NBA season that has flashed his intriguing potential as a three-and-D 7-footer at times and also has had Spoelstra publicly calling him out and challenging him other times.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Skims founder debuted a bold new haircut in a molten gold gown that sparkled from every angle.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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Kendall Jenner sparkled in a baby blue Chanel corset gown, which was embroidered with sequins.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Glistened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glistened. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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