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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glittered
  1. gleamed
  2. shimmered
  3. glinted
  4. sparkled
  5. flashed
  6. shone
  7. twinkled
  8. glistened
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Her body skin shimmered, and her face glowed, looking even brighter with the help of what appear to be light-brown color contact lenses.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The outfits shimmered in brilliant colors depending on the lighting, with gold and red most prominent.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of shimmered
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • For her first red carpet as a newlywed, Swift sparkled in Tamara Ralph Couture and loads of rings.
    — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Selena’s look sparkled from every angle under the pink disco lights.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of sparkled
Verb
  • At first the owner stared at him blankly, then flashed a look of distaste, as if a dirty rodent had brushed his foot.
    — Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The fifth-round pick from Nebraska has flashed as both a runner and pass-catcher behind the Chiefs’ featured back.
    — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of flashed
Verb
  • The polished green tourmaline of her Bulgari choker shone like some kind of enchanted talisman.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
  • But history shone brightest on Ben Ali, who was trained at Rancho Del Paso and won the 12th Run for the Roses in 1886.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of shone
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Sweat glistened on the white foundation smeared across her face.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Pieces of metal and plastic glistened in the sunlight; otherwise, there were no signs of civilization.
    — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of glistened

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“Glittered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glittered. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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