glittering 1 of 2

present participle of glitter

glittering

2 of 2

adjective

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Recent Examples of glittering
Verb
His black-tie ensembles and glittering gowns often stole the spotlight on red carpets during awards season, cementing his place as a versatile designer. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 4 Sep. 2025 But beneath the glittering headlines lies the uncomfortable truth: the advertised jackpot is not the real prize, the odds are stacked against players, and the system relies heavily on the very people most vulnerable to financial strain. Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Simply place them sticky side down over your cheekbones, dab the patches with a wet towel for 60 seconds (like a temporary tattoo of yore), and peel off to reveal a glittering look. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025 Follow the album drop LIVE with USA TODAY Taylor Swift Reporter Byran West and read USA TODAY's glittering review of Swift's playful pop. Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for glittering
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glittering
Verb
  • How to Watch Finland vs Lithuania Finland faces a gleaming opportunity to qualify for its first World Cup as UEFA qualifying nears a climax, with the Eagle-owls set to host Lithuania on Thursday.
    Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
  • If he gets put away, at least everyone on the planet got to see him at his gleaming best.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Almost serpentine in her shimmering elegance, Thompson’s Hedda glides from room to room wreaking social havoc with her guests, an old lover, and even her husband that will, ultimately, have tragic consequences for all.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
  • And now, Amal Clooney is getting in on the shimmering action, too.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Picture yourself in an old observatory on a crisp, starry autumn night—bronze instruments glinting in the dim light, surrounded by aged leather and parchment maps.
    Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Gothic cathedrals, art deco villas, vintage yellow trams, impeccably dressed signore, bright red Negronis glinting in the sun—these are some of the most classic symbols of Milan, but there’s a whole other side to the city, one that’s contemporary, cosmopolitan, and just plain cool.
    Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Next, there was another close-up of her face, showing her skin glistening, as well as her tattoo and the black Rhode pillow.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Kathy Ten Eyck flew from Utica, New York into New Mexico to visit the glistening dunes of White Sands National Park.
    Alana Wise, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Regardless of your route, the whole way is lined with Douglas fir and lodgepole pine, sparkling alpine lakes, and the jagged peaks that gave the Sawtooths their name.
    Jacqueline Kehoe, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Blerta also shared three solo photos on her own Instagram page, including a close-up photo of her sparkling engagement ring.
    Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In that moment, a chain of brake lights in each lane led drivers’ eyes to a pit of flashing lights, just before an empty expanse of road where each car had intended to be but wasn’t.
    Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2025
  • And though the visuals start calmly enough, with an old man puttering through a deserted city, the flashing blue, green, and red lights inject a jolt of madness that’s pushed into the surreal as the man confronts giant statue heads of the Weeknd and Moroder floating above the city.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Vionic Kearny Sneakers These slip-on sneakers have a similar look to the Kimmie perforated platform sneaker, but instead feature a solid leather upper in shades like shimmery rose gold, classic black, and denim.
    Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Even so, Ortega’s look at the Wednesday premiere in London with bleached brows, shimmery smoky eyes, and oxblood lips was polarizing.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In a recent shining example of self-reflexive satire, Geetanjali Shree’s Tomb of Sand (translated in 2022 from Hindi by Daisy Rockwell), gives us an 80-year-old Indian woman protagonist whose decision to travel to Pakistan disrupts the family’s expectations of women her age.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.
    Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2025

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