as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
the queen's crown glittered under the glare of the TV lights
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as in shimmer
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as in gilt
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Recent Examples of glitter
Jenny Adams,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Sometimes, the streets appear glittering; other times, seedy and dangerous.
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Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
CBS News,
12 June 2026
No matter the season, stay at the historic Palmer House, home of one of the most stunning art deco lobbies in the world; book tickets for a play; and stop by Goddess and the Baker for a slice of rainbow cake and a gold glitter latte.
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Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Verb
Nearly all classes are free, from Pilates in a glittering ballroom to water aerobics in the historic indoor pool.
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Jenny Adams,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Sometimes, the streets appear glittering; other times, seedy and dangerous.
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Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
Noun
Fans wore glitter, Stars-and-Stripes high-tops, overalls, robes and the team's hallmark jerseys.
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CBS News,
12 June 2026
No matter the season, stay at the historic Palmer House, home of one of the most stunning art deco lobbies in the world; book tickets for a play; and stop by Goddess and the Baker for a slice of rainbow cake and a gold glitter latte.
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Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glitter
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With sunbeams gleaming downward, reflecting off of the spacecraft's hull, the Dragon can be seen backing away from the station mere moments after undocking from the port on the station's Harmony module.
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Shortly before the World Cup trophy is placed into the hands of one team’s triumphant captain at MetLife Stadium on July 19, a gleaming Golden Boot award will be presented to the tournament’s top scorer.
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Matte eyeshadows are preferred — a little shimmer is okay, but nothing too glittery — as are vibrant yet neutral cheek and lip colors.
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The shimmer catches the light in all the right places—think collarbones, shoulders, and shins—while the summery scent options evoke beach days with notes like coconut, sunflower, and pineapple.
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Energy policy and welfare reform need to be addressed to reduce the UK gilt yield premia, unlock funds for growth and ultimately attract capital flows back into the UK.
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The 100-year notes priced at 120 basis points over the relevant gilt, and Alphabet carries ratings of Aa2 from Moody's and AA+ from S&P, one notch below the top grade.
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Situated on the edge of Pier 17, overlooking the East River, the pop-up space is designed to bring the magic of the Amalfi Coast to Manhattan, with sun loungers and sips of the sparkling beverage.
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Shinery takes your jewelry from dirty and dull to sparkling and shining.
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In the evening, the entire space is crisscrossed with twinkle lights.
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Perhaps there was not quite the same twinkle in their eyes or pep in their step.
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The work on tailoring and the fairly rounded volumes, the patterns and embroidery, the work on leather, and the shoes are all elements that make the proposal distinctive and quickly recognizable.
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Anderson took things Dior already owns — the tuxedo, the Bar shape, couture embroidery, 18th-century decoration — and shifted them into a younger, messier register.
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Currently in London while her fiancé Harry Styles performs 12 days at Wembley Stadium as part of his Together, Together tour, Kravitz made time to attend a very British garden party in the blazing sun—looking every bit of a bride-to-be, and flashing her engagement ring in the process.
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WSo what happens if lightning starts flashing during a World Cup match in KC?
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The rest of the meeting had that politicians’ glint to it as Warsh cleared room to maneuver.
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Our goal is to elicit that glint of recognition in another human being because something that felt good and true to us feels good and true to them at the same time.
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“Glitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glitter. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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