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adjective

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as in shimmering

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verb

present participle of glitter
as in gleaming
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
Adjective
Ballroom culture infuses all aspects of the show, including a parade of costumes, ranging from contemporary neon getups to sumptuous evening gowns and glittering headdresses. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026 By evening, the regatta shifts ashore, where Saint-Tropez’s harbour becomes a glittering Riviera showcase, complete with champagne receptions on the water’s edge. — Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Verb
Macron enjoys nothing more than a glittering reception in France’s capital, a place foreign power brokers and business leaders like to spend time. — Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 23 July 2026 On behalf of everyone at Media Res, thank you to our extraordinary crew, our staggering, glittering cast, our remarkable writers, and to our partners at Apple, Hello Sunshine and Echo Films. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for glittering
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glittering
  1. shimmering
  2. gleaming
  3. glistening
  4. glinting
  5. sparkling
  6. shining
  7. flashing
  8. shimmery
Adjective
  • Exceptions included the famed Roman Pool at Hearst Castle, with its shimmering blue and gold mosaic tiles and statues of Roman gods and goddesses.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
  • Cat-eye finishes are still a key manicure trend, with shimmering, light-reflecting finishes.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 July 2026
Definition of shimmering
Verb
  • Your average 14th-century European male was more likely to be starving to death from a bad harvest or bleeding out from the plague than riding into battle in gleaming armor.
    — Elizabeth Dray, STAT, 21 July 2026
  • Virginia Bender The areas where the Old West doesn’t get so wild are the big functional kitchen with its gleaming stainless steel range, and the bathrooms, modern and sleek with marble to match the best hotel suites.
    — Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of gleaming
Adjective
  • Take your time admiring the pristine yachts on the glistening blue water before directing your attention to the posh promenades of Calle Ribera and Muelle Ribera.
    — Jennifer Fernández Solano, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Granted, the front foyer has glistening hardwood flooring, an open stairway, and wide seven-inch baseboard trim combined with crown molding to add a touch of elegance.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
Definition of glistening
Verb
  • In their gowns and bowties, guests giddily slurp mounds of glinting caviar off the back of their hand.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of glinting
Adjective
  • For short-term storage of white and sparkling wines, use your refrigerator.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
  • That spirit is evident in Method Oregon, which is dedicated to advancing Oregon’s reputation as a world-class sparkling-wine region and telling the story of Oregon’s fast-growing traditional method movement.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 19 July 2026
Definition of sparkling
Verb
  • Along the path of totality, observers will see the sun’s corona shining around the silhouetted moon — an experience widely regarded as one of nature’s greatest spectacles.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • In the dimmed light of a hospital room in Nevada, the placenta — blue and shining — has just delivered.
    — Mara Evans, STAT, 27 July 2026
Definition of shining
Adjective
  • Its primary food source is the winter firefly (Diaphanes lampyroides), which attracts mates with a continuous, non-flashing light.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
Definition of flashing
Adjective
  • Stewart’s sandals stand out thanks to their shimmery straps, and this pair from Clarks features metallic leather with just as much glitz.
    — Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 18 July 2026
  • The Loran slides come in a range of finishes, including stretchy raffia and shimmery woven uppers.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026
Definition of shimmery

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