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glister

verb

ˈgli-stər How to pronounce glister (audio)
Definition of glisternext
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
  1. gleam
  2. shimmer
  3. flash
  4. glisten
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  • In their place stands One World Trade Center, a gleaming glass tower that rises defiantly above a skyline that has been forever changed.
    — Thomas E. Franklin, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
  • In This Article Fireclay sinks have been a kitchen staple for centuries, with their iconic, usually white, gleaming glaze that turns an otherwise utilitarian fixture into a striking visual highlight.
    — Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of gleam
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  • The side boob-baring halter dress featured a glossy chrome finish that highlighted every inch of the shimmering fabric.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 13 Sep. 2026
  • Antarctica is a wonderland of intensity, remote and dramatic with blinding white otherworldly landscapes and shimmering blues that defy description.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of shimmer
Verb
  • Finally, after flashing his union card and ID, a sympathetic cop lets him in.
    — Jeff Goodell, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026
  • But that’s not the only metric flashing a warning about America’s debt burden.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of flash
Verb
  • On rainy days like this one, however, the stones glisten, the water swells and the speed of the current stands out.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Glistening Waters Give sardine skeletons a dreamy, aquatic backdrop with a wash of glistening glitter.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of glisten
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“Glister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glister. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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