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 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.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glittered
Verb
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The 4,202-pipe organ gleamed over us.—
Shayla Love,
The Atlantic,
24 May 2026
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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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Her slinky black shift dress shimmered with stripes of iridescent sequins that shifted color under the flashing lights.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
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They were layered over a gold dress designed by Nike, striped with sequins which shimmered and sparkled in the Paris sunshine.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Verb
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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
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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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The bride sparkled in the Pragnell family tiara—the same jewelers who designed her engagement ring (and who, movingly, also designed Queen Elizabeth’s 1946 engagement ring, as well).—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
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The cover was off and Portage Lake sparkled in the sun.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Formative minutes stretched on for eternity — winning a track competition, a first kiss — but eight weeks flashed by in a hot hazy glimmer.—
Sophia Solano,
Washington Post,
13 June 2026
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Folarin Balogun stood at the podium and flashed a bright smile.—
Greg Rosenstein,
NBC news,
13 June 2026
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According to Mauricio Cortés, the architect responsible, Gaudí had imagined a reflective cross that shone during the day and illuminated the skyline at night.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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The lab glowed like a jewel in the distance, and around him bioluminescent plankton shone like stars.—
Susan Cosier,
Scientific American,
6 June 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
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Sticky skin glistened from a long day spent bouncing between stages, making every cool breeze feel like a small gift.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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The long curving claws of white ivory glistened their deadly threat.—
Anton Money,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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“Glittered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glittered. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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