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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.
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Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
26 Nov. 2025
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
To pick up the Global Icon award that year, Swift opted for a two-piece Miu Miu number with glittering embroidery.
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Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
27 June 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.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
Paralleling her design work was a glittering, thrillingly chaotic music career.
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Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
26 Nov. 2025
Verb
The trees turn vibrant colors, providing a stunning contrast to the glittering lake.
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Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
To pick up the Global Icon award that year, Swift opted for a two-piece Miu Miu number with glittering embroidery.
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Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glittering
Adjective
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Once the oil is shimmering, add the egg mixture.
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For Rome, Zendaya went archival, wearing a stunning beaded spiderweb dress from Giorgio Armani (spring ’90) and a shimmering Versace crop top and skirt (fall ’97).
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Within 24 hours, a trio of canine statues — including a gleaming gold basset hound riding in the back seat — had been sourced, delivered and installed.
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The gleaming look was all thanks to the Laura Geller Spackle Hydrating Skin Perfecting Facial Primer, which is currently on sale for $22 during Amazon Prime Day.
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Upon entering, guests are treated to an entry foyer with a glistening floor of Brazilian cherry offset by a thin maple inlay.
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The streets lead to a pale-sand public beach with a fishing pier, a charming park, and glistening views of the delicate and pristine Gulf Islands.
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In their gowns and bowties, guests giddily slurp mounds of glinting caviar off the back of their hand.
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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.
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American sparkling wine has come a long way in a very short period of time with winemakers crafting award-winning world class expressions that rival those with centuries of winemaking craft.
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The disposable wand purifies red, white and sparkling wines while enhancing the natural taste, aroma and color of the wine.
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Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.
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Ahead, from sea to shining sea, celebrating 250 years of America with a sneak peek at an ABC News project a year in the making.
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Its primary food source is the winter firefly (Diaphanes lampyroides), which attracts mates with a continuous, non-flashing light.
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The reflective finish was reminiscent of patent leather and picked up the shimmery tones on her eyes too.
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Step into summer in style with the Sorel Ella III sandals, which feature supportive and adjustable ankle straps as well as shimmery full-grain leather uppers sourced from a Leather Working Group (LWG) Certified tannery.
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“Glittering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glittering. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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