as in gleams
to shoot forth bursts of light
the queen's crown glittered under the glare of the TV lights
Synonyms & Similar Words
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as in sparkles
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as in appliqués
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glitters
Verb
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The Airstream gleams absurdly against the ocherous land below.—
Rowan Jacobsen,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025 -
Patches of unintelligibility are nothing new in Pynchon, but usually a coherent world view gleams upward from the murk.—
Kathryn Schulz,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The evening fades into dawn as Fifth Avenue shimmers in the early light, while a guest strolls home to the faint echo of laughter.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Each glass shimmers with a bit of iridescence for a wintry look.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In Italy, Antonio Marras combined rugged denim with delicate lace and embroideries.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
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Fendi’s timeless style presents a new, comfortable one-shoulder maxi bag and a Peakaboo with an interior embellished with embroideries.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Head to Grote Markt, where the Renaissance Town Hall sparkles with lights and the historic homes that fringe the square are illuminated after dark.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
27 Oct. 2025
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On the Riviera, nothing sparkles quite like a Hitchcock blonde.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Perch yourself in the Hollywood Hills and watch as the city twinkles below at night.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Watts then looks toward the Kardashians camera and flashes a befuddled look.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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The movie begins with a 10-year-old Michael already showing the brutality for which The Shape was known, then flashes forward 15 years to an adult Michael (Tyler Mane) pursuing his younger sister, Laurie (Scout Taylor-Compton).—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This Halloween espresso martini shines when paired with rich, indulgent treats that complement its coffee and orange flavors.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2025
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And, since the power of a novel is tied to presence, what Dmitri and Ivan stand for shines forth more strongly.—
Karl Ove Knausgaard,
New Yorker,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Directed by Olivier & Tony Award nominee Jeremy Herrin (People, Places and Things; Wolf Hall) and MacMillan, Every Brilliant Thing revolves around a man who looks back at his life and the glimmers of hope that carried him through.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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Well, that’s where the Golden State truly glimmers.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Glitters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glitters. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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