as in gleams
to shoot forth bursts of light
the queen's crown glittered under the glare of the TV lights
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Like Beckham’s dress, the 100-percent silk dress softly gleams in the light.
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Despite a couple of funky skips, the album is fueled by the hunger of an artist who really wants the pop life again, perking up electro-scuzz and arena rock with new wave that gleams like glitter.
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In the evening, the whole place twinkles from the lights of a hundred lanterns and flares, which also serve to keep away mosquitoes.
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But, there will be progress, if not twinkles of excitement.
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Across the 2026 and 2027 bridal collections, there’s been a notable emphasis on intricate savoir-faire, with designers embracing the charm of handmade workmanship, including delicate weaves, openwork textures, and crochet-effect embroideries as couture-level details.
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Vogue points to bold and bright sneakers for spring, plus those with details like sequins and floral embroideries, among other trends.
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Danielle Brooks shimmers and shines in an off-the-shoulder gown at the 79th annual Tony Awards on June 7 in New York City.
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Each new hill brings a slightly different and powerful view of Martinez and its petroleum refinery infrastructure; farther in the horizon, like a mirage of an ivory city, shimmers a wind-turbine farm.
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Generating a test, refactoring a fragile selector or maintaining a test suite are the kinds of tasks where AI coding shines.
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Interior defensive line shines, edge rushers still growing One of the major surprises of the spring was Will Smith Jr.
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Its worse-sounding homicide figures are due to the ratio of deaths in a tiny population of less than a million people.
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Cropped tops are flattering on petite figures, so this sleeveless top will look amazing on you.
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As its name suggests, this pool is nestled in a canyon above UC Berkeley’s Memorial Stadium, where its blue water sparkles amid the green forest.
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Isabelle Huppert sparkles in sequins at the Cannes Film Festival closing ceremony in France on May 23.
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Despite a few glimmers of good feeling, today's fierce political divisions have redefined a milestone that has often been marked by unity and optimism, at least for a moment.
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There are glimmers in her eyes, pleasant memories quietly unfurling.
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“Glitters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glitters. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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