as in glistening
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as in gleaming
to shoot forth bursts of light
the dew glistered in the soft light of the early morning
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Upon entering, guests are treated to an entry foyer with a glistening floor of Brazilian cherry offset by a thin maple inlay.
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The streets lead to a pale-sand public beach with a fishing pier, a charming park, and glistening views of the delicate and pristine Gulf Islands.
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Within 24 hours, a trio of canine statues — including a gleaming gold basset hound riding in the back seat — had been sourced, delivered and installed.
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The gleaming look was all thanks to the Laura Geller Spackle Hydrating Skin Perfecting Facial Primer, which is currently on sale for $22 during Amazon Prime Day.
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Once the oil is shimmering, add the egg mixture.
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For Rome, Zendaya went archival, wearing a stunning beaded spiderweb dress from Giorgio Armani (spring ’90) and a shimmering Versace crop top and skirt (fall ’97).
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Her nails were a medium length with a rounded shape and each nail featured its own glittering motif, with a metallic silver base coat serving as the foundation for the large gemstones placed in the center of each finger.
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Veteran creatives who helped launch the musical reunite on tour, describing the show’s glittering escapism as a balm for audiences in anxious, overwhelming times.
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American sparkling wine has come a long way in a very short period of time with winemakers crafting award-winning world class expressions that rival those with centuries of winemaking craft.
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The disposable wand purifies red, white and sparkling wines while enhancing the natural taste, aroma and color of the wine.
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In their gowns and bowties, guests giddily slurp mounds of glinting caviar off the back of their hand.
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No one wanted to stand behind the commanding warriors, draped in blankets and furs, brass hoops in their earlobes, medals and wampum on their strong chests, silver armbands glinting in the light.
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Its primary food source is the winter firefly (Diaphanes lampyroides), which attracts mates with a continuous, non-flashing light.
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Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.
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Ahead, from sea to shining sea, celebrating 250 years of America with a sneak peek at an ABC News project a year in the making.
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“Glistering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glistering. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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