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
  • 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
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
  • Drzewiecki sparkled for New Mexico during his senior season, making 36 of 36 extra points and 18 of 19 field goals.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • In photos, Swift could be seen opening the door to the club as her engagement ring caught the light and sparkled in all its 10-carat glory.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of sparkled
Verb
  • Jarrett is healthy, van den Berg has been the story of camp, newcomers Street and Gallimore have flashed at times, and Dexter is entering a contract year.
    — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Keelan Marion, who flashed at times this training camp, is unlikely to be brought back — the Falcons have more receivers above him on their roster.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of flashed
Verb
  • Emmanuel, now in her fifth season, shined during her first start in goal this season.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Timpson has shined defensively for the Fever, a team that’s in the bottom half of the league in defensive rating.
    — Annie Costabile, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of shone
Verb
  • 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
  • Animated pixie dust twinkled on the screen, courtesy of the fairy, Tinker Bell.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Definition of twinkled
Verb
  • The lights from the neighborhood condos glistened on the water.
    — Téa Mutonji, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 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
Definition of glistened

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“Glittered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glittered. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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