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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The modern kitchen, with gleaming marble countertops, leads to a punchy red-orange dining room heated up by a corner fireplace.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026 -
Others lay flat on the cold desert sand, getting tips on how to make their mobile phones take long-exposure pictures to see the galaxy gleaming overhead.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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In the same skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon oil over medium-high until shimmering, about 1 minute.—
Emily Weinstein,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
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Lopez’s dress was crafted with a black, long-sleeve top and a high neckline covered in shimmering sequins.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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Northeast Kansas and northwest Missouri have the best chances for strong to severe storms and flash flooding overnight into Friday.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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There was a sudden flourishing of knives, blades flashing in the market lights.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Mercury will complete the line-up, glistening close to the horizon, but will prove a greater challenge to spot in the glow of the setting sun.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
27 May 2026
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These technologies get utterly confused by the transition from a matte brick wall to a shiny metallic bumper, or from dull tissue to glistening bodily fluids.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
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“Glister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glister. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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