as in polished
having a shiny surface or finish
a glistening marble table top
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as in gleaming
to shoot forth bursts of light
this seemingly dull opal really glistens in full light
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Recent Examples of glistening
Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
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
The ridiculously nourishing formula leaves you glistening but never greasy, with the coconut, açai, and brazil nut oils restoring suppleness to a level that pleased our testers as much as its tropical, coconutty scent and mess-free pump.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
What can any of us make of our momentary intimate lives in such an immense world, with equally immense unknowns, mysteries as great as death or the whale, as deep as love or the ocean, as sad and beautiful as a jellyfish torn and glistening in a small fortress of shore rock?
—Natalie Diaz
september 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Outdoor scenes especially are artfully composed, such as a distant view of a bridge with the river flowing under it in the foreground, or the glistening look of a puddle on the street at night.
—Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
Its mesmerizing turquoise lakes, towering granite pinnacles, and vast, glistening glaciers have earned the park recognition as the crown jewel of Patagonia region, a vast natural frontier which stretches over 1,000 miles from Chile to the tip of Argentina.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Now every table features at least one order, dripping honey butter and glistening like a glazed donut.
—Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
In a makeshift classroom in a Roseland low-income housing complex, nine women watched nutrition educator Denetria Adams saute a glistening mix of carrots, celery and onion.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Meg lived in a somewhat offbeat district, but the tall shabby houses, some of them painted in garish colours, were soon left behind and gave place to discreetly glistening cream or white facades behind one of which Leonora lived.
—Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Their dining room now packed and wind in their sails, the couple is digging deeper into the cooking of Tussanaprasit’s native Chiang Mai, serving dishes like khao khan jin, a glistening mixture of rice, salty pork bits, and pork blood steamed in banana leaves.
—Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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
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
The ridiculously nourishing formula leaves you glistening but never greasy, with the coconut, açai, and brazil nut oils restoring suppleness to a level that pleased our testers as much as its tropical, coconutty scent and mess-free pump.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
What can any of us make of our momentary intimate lives in such an immense world, with equally immense unknowns, mysteries as great as death or the whale, as deep as love or the ocean, as sad and beautiful as a jellyfish torn and glistening in a small fortress of shore rock?
—Natalie Diaz
september 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Outdoor scenes especially are artfully composed, such as a distant view of a bridge with the river flowing under it in the foreground, or the glistening look of a puddle on the street at night.
—Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
Its mesmerizing turquoise lakes, towering granite pinnacles, and vast, glistening glaciers have earned the park recognition as the crown jewel of Patagonia region, a vast natural frontier which stretches over 1,000 miles from Chile to the tip of Argentina.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Now every table features at least one order, dripping honey butter and glistening like a glazed donut.
—Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
In a makeshift classroom in a Roseland low-income housing complex, nine women watched nutrition educator Denetria Adams saute a glistening mix of carrots, celery and onion.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
Verb
Fast forward to September 21 this year, and Jefferson-Wooden’s smile was still beaming, but the medal around her neck was glistening brighter than ever before.
—Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Meg lived in a somewhat offbeat district, but the tall shabby houses, some of them painted in garish colours, were soon left behind and gave place to discreetly glistening cream or white facades behind one of which Leonora lived.
—Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Their dining room now packed and wind in their sails, the couple is digging deeper into the cooking of Tussanaprasit’s native Chiang Mai, serving dishes like khao khan jin, a glistening mixture of rice, salty pork bits, and pork blood steamed in banana leaves.
—Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glistening
Adjective
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The shoe has moved fluidly through fashion eras, first embraced as a practical but polished pump and later evolving into an entire family of silhouettes — including the Varina flat introduced in 2007, the Vanna ballet flat style, slingbacks, mary janes and sandal iterations.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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The two-star La Atelier de Joël Robuchon is a polished iteration of the late chef’s modern French cooking, and its one-star sibling Le Jardinier draws inspiration from hyperseasonal Japanese cuisine and traditional French cooking technique .—
Sara Liss,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Turkish officials recently unveiled a gleaming gold brooch and a rare jade stone in Troy – a remarkable breakthrough that sheds light on the city's pre-Greek past.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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Today, the street has been thoroughly modernized, replaced by a gleaming forest of glass towers housing spacious condos with bird’s-eye views and sky-high prices.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Spoon it over each bun and watch the glossy ribbons melt into the warm pastry.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the racy outfit, Jenner also debuted a bold makeup look featuring heavy lashes, a smokey eye, bright pink blush and glossy lipstick lined with thick lip liner.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
Adjective
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The black tiger stripes are a sleek touch, and the orange trim around the numbers adds continuity.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Her sleek black blowout was wrapped up in XL hair rollers, before her big bombshell reveal on the catwalk.—
Essence,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Over the black garment, shimmering sequins created a glittering effect beneath the lights, cascading down the piece from the bodice to the midi hem of the skirt.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Pop a satin version on top of your usual night-out curls to make the 'do feel glamorous.—
Jasmine Washington,
Seventeen,
18 Jan. 2023
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From satin pillowcases to a hydrating moisturizer, all of these products are on sale for less than $25.—
Isabel Garcia,
Peoplemag,
13 Jan. 2023
Verb
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Over the black garment, shimmering sequins created a glittering effect beneath the lights, cascading down the piece from the bodice to the midi hem of the skirt.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Here, find Vogue’s guide to the very best hotels in Venice, from glittering palace stays to under-the-radar design gems.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Glistening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glistening. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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