as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
the dew glistered in the soft light of the early morning
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Stacy’s husband, Mark, the captain of the 2nd Massachusetts, sipped a gleaming Capri Sun.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025 -
Enormous glowing planets hung overhead; others were installed at ground level, punctuating the venue’s gleaming black floor.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
7 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
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Miles Mykkanen’s Sam gets to unsheathe his glinting high tenor, and Lauren Snouffer’s 14-year-old Sarah tosses her lithe soprano voice into airborne vaults.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
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On Katmai’s wild southeastern coast, however, guests of Natural Habitat Adventures, a partner of World Wildlife Fund, observe brown bears in near solitude on shimmering tidal flats and aqua bays.—
Susan Portnoy,
AFAR Media,
3 Oct. 2025
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All visitors are struck by the long colored ribbon extending over a hundred yards throughout the store, drawing them inside to experience all its shimmering hues.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
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On top of that, another potential sell signal is close to being flashed.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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In some cases, 3 to 5 inches of rain might be possible, forecasters said, which could lead to flash flooding.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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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
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RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 4 winner Monét X Change now has a lovely engagement ring to glisten alongside her crown and scepter.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
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Follow the album drop LIVE with USA TODAY Taylor Swift Reporter Byran West and read USA TODAY's glittering review of Swift's playful pop.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The material will bounce light from your tree around the room, and the glittering letters are an inviting way to welcome guests.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Glister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glister. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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