as in gleamed
to shoot forth bursts of light
the queen's crown glittered under the glare of the TV lights
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Recent Examples of glittered
The blue-green ocean glittered on the horizon.
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Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
The bride’s ensembles were designed by an Oscar-winning costume designer; film crews, photographers, and more than 1,000 reporters descended upon Monaco to cover the nuptials; the guest list glittered with international celebrity.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
The red carpet glittered with A-listers and their equally high-profile dates.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Sometimes that opportunity glittered like gold.
—Lindsey Granger - 02, The Hill, 25 Feb. 2026
His face was covered in blood, but what really struck Natalia was the way that his blue eyes, unshielded by glasses, glittered.
—Josh Ireland, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Bassett glittered in gold accents with her Falguni Shane Peacock black ensemble with gold floral elements throughout.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
George, nominated for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play at the 2025 Tony Awards, looked dapper in a classic tuxedo next to his wife, who glittered in a pearly gown.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Champagne towers glittered, and a 14-piece big band brought the Jazz Age back to life.
—Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
The bride’s ensembles were designed by an Oscar-winning costume designer; film crews, photographers, and more than 1,000 reporters descended upon Monaco to cover the nuptials; the guest list glittered with international celebrity.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
The red carpet glittered with A-listers and their equally high-profile dates.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Sometimes that opportunity glittered like gold.
—Lindsey Granger - 02, The Hill, 25 Feb. 2026
His face was covered in blood, but what really struck Natalia was the way that his blue eyes, unshielded by glasses, glittered.
—Josh Ireland, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Bassett glittered in gold accents with her Falguni Shane Peacock black ensemble with gold floral elements throughout.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
George, nominated for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play at the 2025 Tony Awards, looked dapper in a classic tuxedo next to his wife, who glittered in a pearly gown.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Champagne towers glittered, and a 14-piece big band brought the Jazz Age back to life.
—Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glittered
Verb
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His jaw tightened as beads of sweat gleamed on his forehead.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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His helmet’s gold face mask gleamed in the afternoon sun.—
Les Carpenter,
Washington Post,
8 May 2026
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On Thursday, April 16, Loughlin shimmered in a silver strappy dress by Rebecca Vallance and sported a bob cut and bangs — a departure from her usual long brown hair.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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While his phone screen shimmered with suggestions, our teensy tree perished alone on the patio.—
Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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The silver Chrysler Sebring glinted when the sun kissed the parking lot in Temple, Texas, sitting by its lonesome.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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Beaded coats glinted with star-chart embroidery.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder, once again, sparkled.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
17 May 2026
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Sequins sparkled, trains swept the red carpet and diamonds flashed in every direction as celebrities stepped out for the 79th Cannes Film Festival in France.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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As Jacobs described the difference between photographs created with light and images created in data-center darkness, the generator flashed an image of the interior of a barn.—
Shanti Escalante-De Mattei,
ARTnews.com,
19 May 2026
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Jeffers flashed his power again, hitting the go-ahead homer Sunday and finishing 2-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored as the Twins avoided a series sweep.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The sun shined brightly on Connor Darcey Memorial Field.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
18 May 2026
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Some of Naegohyang’s players were in the squad that lifted that trophy, while others have shone at the U-17 World Cup, of which North Korea has won the previous two editions.—
Gawon Bae,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Before a big night out or even just dinner with friends, lids twinkled, cheekbones caught the light from every angle, and lip gloss doubled as a mirror.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
22 Apr. 2026
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Animated pixie dust twinkled on the screen, courtesy of the fairy, Tinker Bell.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Bella glistened in a gold Elie Saab gown from the Fall-Winter 2004 Haute Couture collection, featuring a small train and silver embellishments.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Ray Virgil Hatfield, a former lieutenant junior grade in the Naval Air Corps, said the spherical object glistened like aluminum and was more than 5,000 feet in the air.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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“Glittered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glittered. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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