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glistening

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verb

present participle of glisten

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for glistening
Adjective
  • Royal beauty is all about subtlety: a whisper of nail color, a polished updo, delicate highlights.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 1 May 2025
  • Yet beneath the polished surface of C-suite success, especially during the economic crisis, only a few acknowledge the reality: anxiety.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Adjective
  • The lightweight formula is spiked with Lamellar Lamination technology to hydrate, detangle and leave locks glossy.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Indeed, you could be forgiven for growing slightly cynical of the big pledges, glossy roadmaps, endless subsidy schemes, and constant climate conferences.
    Antoine Rostand, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Snapped up by the singer from the fall 2025 collection, the hefty piece had a puffer-like construction to it—but it was finished with sleek details typical of the house, with gold hardware at the neckline.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Today’s modern Colonial is likely influenced by the current swing from sleek interior designs towards more traditional styles, but streamlined for contemporary lifestyles.
    Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2025
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
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“Glistening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glistening. Accessed 7 May. 2025.

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