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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glistering
Adjective
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Behind him are glistening gemstones.—
Phoebe Liu,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026 -
In the summer, its population swells as Italians flock here seeking sun and the chance to swim in the glistening azure sea and soak in the thermal hot springs.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The gleaming cube vase holds the light yet intoxicating scent.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2026
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From lush velvet upholstery to intricate marquetry to gleaming brass fixtures, each sleeping carriage—including an exclusive carriage-long L’Observatoire designed by French artist and photographer JR that launched in 2025—is packed with immersive details that send travelers back in time.—
Rebekah Peppler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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This is a particularly important period for singles to look for someone new who gives them a shimmering heart.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Moore also wore a lavender off-the-shoulder gown crafted from sheer, shimmering fabric, complete with a flowing train and thigh-high slit that revealed matching lavender heels.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Anika Reed Top model Gigi Hadid revealed that her Miu Miu look also had custom undergarments, comparing her sheer gown to an arts and crafts project with glittering patchwork detailing.—
Swasti Singhai,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Safra owned it, living with his elegant wife Lily in a penthouse above a bank branch in the Monte Carlo district of glittering, diamond-sized Monaco, tucked along the exclusive French Riviera.—
Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
Verb
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The woman’s hip on the bed in the ocher light, the tentative touch of her husband, his ring glinting.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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His tight chord stabs, jazzy voicings and glinting tone are an indelible sonic signature, up there with Louis Armstrong’s trumpet blasts and Aretha Franklin’s rolling, tolling gospel piano.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Better Homes & Gardens’ 2026 Drink of Summer contenders include a Mango-Jalapeño Sauv Spritz, made with Sauvignon Blanc, mango, jalapeño and sparkling water.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Its panoramic views include the 25-metre lap pool below, the hills of Bandol across the sparkling cerulean water, and on the other side of the terrace, the rugged coastline with iconic Eagle Beak rock protruding from the distant horizon.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Over the past few years, Target has slipped from being a retail shining star to something far more commonplace.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Its primary food source is the winter firefly (Diaphanes lampyroides), which attracts mates with a continuous, non-flashing light.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Glistering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glistering. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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