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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 glittering
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Paralleling her design work was a glittering, thrillingly chaotic music career.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2025
Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
By the 1970s, Saint Laurent had developed connections far beyond the fashion world, becoming deeply intertwined with New York City’s glittering social scene.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
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Adjective
Entering the 53-floor neoclassical building is a feast for the eyes: the glamorous lobby is complete with a marble grand staircase and glittering chandeliers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Paralleling her design work was a glittering, thrillingly chaotic music career.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2025
Verb
Young women dressed in glittering gowns pose beneath bright stage lights while music echoes through the theater.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
By the 1970s, Saint Laurent had developed connections far beyond the fashion world, becoming deeply intertwined with New York City’s glittering social scene.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glittering
Adjective
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Trapped for now in a country many had never heard of before arriving, men and women from Angola, Eritrea, Ethiopia and Mauritania wander the hotel’s long corridors and gaze out the windows at the shimmering pool they are not allowed to use.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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On fragrance, there are three intoxicating scents to choose from (all of which majorly project and have a complementary perfume oil), and now, there’s even a shimmering version for extra glow.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
27 May 2026
Verb
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The diamond-on-ear piece can be matched with a diamond drop below the lobe, or toned down with a gleaming gold drop below the ear.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The coaster with a max speed of 66 mph took more than 20,000 hours to construct and at least 9,000 gallons of white paint for its gleaming appearance.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Her floor-length skirt, which showed off a glimpse of her towering cream platform sandals, was covered in the same glistening embellishments as well as fringe tiers.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
26 May 2026
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His uniform and scalp were lined with glistening rivulets of oil, water, soot and sweat.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
Verb
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No one wanted to stand behind the commanding warriors, draped in blankets and furs, brass hoops in their earlobes, medals and wampum on their strong chests, silver armbands glinting in the light.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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His tight chord stabs, jazzy voicings and glinting tone are an indelible sonic signature, up there with Louis Armstrong’s trumpet blasts and Aretha Franklin’s rolling, tolling gospel piano.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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O’Bryant’s edit is lively and sparkling, bringing a certain element of humor while also demonstrating in montages the desperation that leads Niki down this path.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Mixing sparkling water with dry white wine and a bit of peach brandy turns this summer sangria into the drink of the summer.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The plants store electricity generated by large solar and wind farms to release back on the power grid at night when the sun isn’t shining or the wind isn’t blowing.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
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Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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Ahead of the endorsement vote, Klobuchar supporters holding batons with flashing green lights dominated the convention floor.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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Neighbors said flashing emergency lights and sirens alerted them something was terribly wrong.—
Adi Guajardo,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Carey also performed at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games in Italy, wearing a shimmery Roberto Cavalli by Fausto Puglisi gown and more than $15 million in diamonds.—
Tim Chan,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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This shimmery nail lineup has a blend of cream, gold, and pistachio green.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
1 June 2026
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“Glittering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glittering. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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