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glitters 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of glitter
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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glitters

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noun

plural of glitter
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as in sparkles

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as in appliqués

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Recent Examples of glitters
Verb
Geena Davis glitters in a red gown at the Cannes Film Festival closing ceremony in France on May 23. — People Staff, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glitters
  1. gleams
  2. twinkles
  3. embroideries
  4. shimmers
  5. shines
  6. figures
  7. sparkles
  8. glimmers
Verb
  • Like Beckham’s dress, the 100-percent silk dress softly gleams in the light.
    — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
  • 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.
    — Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 4 Dec. 2025
Definition of gleams
Noun
  • The cups on display, with sleek forms and graphic twinkles, immediately felt relatable yet also transcendent, the boundary between life and art blissfully obliterated.
    — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • And Georges delivers—come for the smart, international menu and panoramic views over Paris (especially appealing at night, when the Eiffel Tower twinkles with light).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of twinkles
Noun
  • Her scrolled embroideries have since been described as tirades, rants, and screeds—no horses or cables, just the language pummeling the eye.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Her own granddaughter's baptism dress included embroideries copied from that dress.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026
Definition of embroideries
Verb
  • Sprinkling white sugar on top before baking is another trick Martha uses for an extra special pie that literally shimmers when it’s done.
    — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Shabana Azeez glows in gold, and Supriya Ganesh shimmers in an icy blue gown.
    — Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of shimmers
Noun
  • That’s when the islands’ lush beauty shines, except for occasional afternoon showers.
    — Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026
  • This brand is processed, but it’s done so expertly that the natural deliciousness of turkey shines.
    — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of shines
Noun
  • His decision to campaign alongside internet personality Hasan Piker has alienated more centrist Democratic figures who hoped the party would moderate after losing to Trump in the 2024 presidential election.
    — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 21 Sep. 2026
  • So, here, WWD celebrates the designers, executives and other figures who today are helping to drive Italian — and the world’s — culture.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of figures
Verb
  • Parton turned extravagant blonde wigs, elaborate makeup, high heels, and sparkles into one of the most recognizable looks in entertainment.
    — William Arruda, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The pearl-white sand is powdery soft, and the crystal-clear water literally sparkles in the sun.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of sparkles
Noun
  • These sensual glimmers are no match for the antagonistic sociality of straight male relationships, which, in this novel, quickly convert sympathy or desire into rivalry and aggression.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
  • These are the glimmers of something in the fringes that keep The Cherry Orchard, even in our age of jonesing to burn it all down, so miraculously delicate and devastating.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of glimmers

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“Glitters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glitters. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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