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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glister
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Ranging from $45 to $55, the eight art prints in the capsule feature pre-framed designs that gleam with silver and gold foil detailing.—
Kelly Dawson,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2025 -
The gleaming family-style kitchen that's both welcoming and chic.—
Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin,
Southern Living,
24 June 2025
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Sunlight glints off the water with a Mediterranean shimmer.—
Alexandra Gillespie,
AFAR Media,
23 June 2025
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Simulations suggest that roughly one in 10 Rubin images will contain at least one bright streak or glint from the thousands of SpaceX Starlink and other satellites orbiting Earth.—
Jonathan Corum,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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The chandelier in the lobby — a shimmering, 700-pound Murano glass cloud — sets the tone: elegant, extravagant, quietly theatrical.—
Rooksana Hossenally,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Every May, Miami’s streets get an extra dose of vibrant colors, shimmering fabrics, and glistening skin as brands, models, influencers, and fashion lovers congregate for a celebration of swimwear and resortwear.—
Victoria Montalti,
Refinery29,
3 June 2025
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Advertisement What Ennis fears, the violent murder that flashes through his mind when Lureen tells him of Jack’s death as a result of an exploding tire, is still happening.—
Rich Juzwiak,
Time,
24 June 2025
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Production Retail Sales isn’t the only indicator flashing weakness.—
Robert Barone,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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That glistening swimming hole might look—and feel—refreshing on a sweltering day.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
23 May 2025
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The orchestration — rich, fluid, and glistening with the vaguely exotic plinks of the cimbalom — has the plushness of an antique carpet.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
13 May 2025
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This natural phenomenon, in which light-emitting sea creatures like algae cause the water to glitter with specks of blue and white light, is best viewed on a dark, moonless night.—
Jessie Beck,
AFAR Media,
16 June 2025
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The summer ball scheduled for July 6 at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, already buzzy thanks to having filmmaker Sofia Coppola as its artistic director, has also assembled an honorary committee stacked with glittering names.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
12 June 2025
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“Glister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glister. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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