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adjective

ˈgli-sᵊn-iŋ How to pronounce glistening (audio)
Definition of glisteningnext
as in polished
having a shiny surface or finish a glistening marble table top

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glistening

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verb

present participle of glisten
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
Adjective
Granted, the front foyer has glistening hardwood flooring, an open stairway, and wide seven-inch baseboard trim combined with crown molding to add a touch of elegance. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026 The horses splashed fetlocks through the mud and water stood in little pools all about the desert, glistening ripples of silver in the blustery gusts of wind. — Literary Hub, 8 July 2026
Verb
Many were dressed in patriotic colors, their faces glistening with sweat. — Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026 There's so many beautiful national monuments in the city, and the Kennedy Center is this glistening one that's next to the river and near other major sites. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for glistening
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glistening
  1. polished
  2. gleaming
  3. glossy
  4. glinting
  5. sleek
  6. shimmering
  7. satin
  8. glittering
Adjective
  • Everything online feels flat, polished, generated, or sponsored, so consumers are overwhelmed and increasingly skeptical.
    — Samuel Axon, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2026
  • These pants look more polished than your average pull-on style, thanks to the front button and pleats at the waistband.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of polished
Verb
  • At the end of the street is the imposing Gringotts bank with its colossal marble columns and gleaming chandeliers hanging down from a domed ceiling.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • The model and entrepreneur has spent years of her extremely busy life rebranding flip-flops from beach-only footwear to a gleaming symbol of elevated personal style.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 30 July 2026
Definition of gleaming
Adjective
  • For a glossy, sparkly finish, brush the edges of the pastry with egg wash and sprinkle all over with Turbinado sugar before baking.
    — Torie Cox, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The exterior material has a glossy, highly reflective, mirrorlike patent leather sheen.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Definition of glossy
Verb
  • The glinting metal of the Devil’s watch chain flashed in her mind, his hair and his teeth.
    — Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The crowd was glitzy—Goyard bags strewn over orange day-bed mattresses, Rolexes glinting—but at ease and not partying wildly like those further down the beach.
    — Nick Remsen, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of glinting
Adjective
  • Think soothing sand-and-cream hues, sleek furnishings and oversized windows that make the sea feel like part of the décor.
    — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The singer and actress, 33, received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, while looking like a true rockstar in a grungy gown with tousled hair complemented by sleek and smokey makeup that exclusively used Maybelline New York products.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of sleek
Verb
  • Plush owls are packed into the kind of old-fashioned leather cases which feature prominently in the Potter films while toys of the stars sit on shimmering circular brass shelves next to decorative magical artifacts such as candles and crystal balls.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • An InStyle editor breaks down the details of her dresses, from an ethereal blue tulle reception number to her shimmering gold after-party look.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 30 July 2026
Definition of shimmering
Adjective
  • Pop a satin version on top of your usual night-out curls to make the 'do feel glamorous.
    — Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 18 Jan. 2023
  • From satin pillowcases to a hydrating moisturizer, all of these products are on sale for less than $25.
    — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 13 Jan. 2023
Definition of satin
Verb
  • Where real-life terrors might be decked in the glittering garb of fairy tale, and thus fooled, challenged and ultimately overcome.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 July 2026
  • As well as the sculptures, there’s an extensive display of the artist’s one-of-a-kind, glittering jewelry pieces.
    — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
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