Thesaurus results for GLITTERED

glittered

verb

past tense of glitter

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 Our last breakfast was a beauty—pastries on deck as Toronto glittered ahead. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 12 Aug. 2026 In a sartorial 180, the star embraced another revealing style moment in a sheer gold Fendi dress that glittered from every angle. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026 Kelly Rowland glittered in a gold cowl-neck dress after presenting the Ultimate Icon Award to Sylvia Rhone. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 The notes glittered in place, but the piece came across more as a cerebral design than as a living thing. — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 The Argentina crest was sewn on the night beforehand, alongside the logo of shirt manufacturer Le Coq Sportif — who, of course, had not actually made these shirts — while the shirt numbers were silver-gray, glittered, and designed for American football jerseys. — Michael Cox, New York Times, 3 June 2026 The blue-green ocean glittered on the horizon. — 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 Sometimes that opportunity glittered like gold. — Lindsey Granger - 02, The Hill, 25 Feb. 2026

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In front of the Jabara family, the turquoise waters of Torch Lake gleamed alluringly in the July heat.

— Rozina Ali, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026
Further details can only be gleamed from the photos, but what’s plain to see is that the shoe shares much of the same shape as the LeBron 23.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of gleamed

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The outfits shimmered in brilliant colors depending on the lighting, with gold and red most prominent.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Through floor-to-ceiling windows, Rwanda’s Lake Ruhondo shimmered below the hills, and mountain peaks rose in the distance.

— Alicia Erickson, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of shimmered

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After spending some time by the pool, a semi-Olympic lined with emerald and malachite mosaics that glinted in the soft, ambient light, followed by a quick trip to the sauna, I was escorted to my treatment room, about a half-flight of stairs up, where I was met by Marcia, my therapist.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
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

Definition of glinted

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Just last year, Sydney Sweeney sparkled in over 175 carats of diamonds from Lorraine Schwartz Jewelry.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 14 Sep. 2026
Surrounded by ducks that seemed to want to steal the show, the elusive youngster hopped gingerly onto a rock, unfurled its wings, and exposed plumes of bluish-purple feathers that sparkled in the sun.

— Mindy Schauer, Oc Register, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of sparkled

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At 5-10, 198 pounds, Parrish mostly played nickel corner in Todd Bowles’ aggressive scheme and shined as a rookie.

— PJ Green September 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026
Sophomore quarterback Cooper Gear has shined with 609 yards rushing and 14 TDs on 61 carries in his first season as the starter.

— Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of shone

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And for a slight moment, his eyes twinkled underneath the LED lights inside the Kansas City Royals clubhouse.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of twinkled

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Sweat glistened on the white foundation smeared across her face.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
Harrowing body camera video released by the NYPD captures the frightening moments as Emergency Service Unit officers plead with the woman to back away from the edge, as sun glistened off the cold water below.

— Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026

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