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
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
The event was a fundraiser supporting non-profit organizations in India, and every other woman in the room was dressed in vibrant colors and glistening saris.
—Alisha Fernandez Miranda, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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
The event was a fundraiser supporting non-profit organizations in India, and every other woman in the room was dressed in vibrant colors and glistening saris.
—Alisha Fernandez Miranda, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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With a yellow gold case framing the timeless depth of a polished Onyx dial, the Geneva Minute Repeater was one of the absolute best drops in Geneva last week.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
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Tongue-and-groove construction makes for easy installation on site and a polished look when finished.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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One of the most dazzling superpowers of using toothpaste as a cleaner can be seen in a gleaming shower door.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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Think gleaming marble, intricate mosaic, and rich wood.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Despite the glossy subject matter, Winocour neatly sidesteps clichés, instead searching for quiet moments that give the story emotional resonance.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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With a slightly glossy appearance, this is a great blanket for a glam bedroom.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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However, the blueish Ice Breaker is very sleek, but for my money, Heart Breaker is the clear winner here, with its loud bright pink and purple and teal aesthetic.—
Mitch Wallace,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Keep it sleek with all-black accessories (trousers, ballet flats, a structured bag), or throw in a pop of color with a bold skirt or red shoes.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Sep. 2025
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The woman, who goes by Madi online, shared the clip, to her TikTok account @tiktakmadi on Friday, showing a thin layer of white clouds in the sky, revealing the shimmering skyscrapers, reflecting the pink light of the sunrise above the iconic city.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Along the Corniche—a sweeping waterfront promenade curving around the bay—traditional dhows drift past a shimmering skyline of minarets and sculptural skyscrapers.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 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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Advertisement Advertisement A recent spate of darkly glittering comedies give us the opportunity to do just that.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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By day, guests linger with coffee under the glittering chandelier, with digital nomads and California tech bros collaborating over laptops.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Success won’t come by individuals shining.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Reality Check is a Bee series holding officials and organizations accountable and shining a light on their decisions.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Glistening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glistening. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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