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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as in sparkles
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as in appliqués
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glitters
Verb
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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
Verb
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No longer dangling high above audience members, one of the most famous chandeliers in theater history now shimmers just inches from audience members.—
Abraham Swee,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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The glass shatters with a spray that shimmers in the lantern light.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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.—
Claire Peltier,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Knit tops with coordinating embroideries complemented most denim collections.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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On the lighter end of the dark comedy spectrum, Ruthless People is an utter joy from beginning to end, a mid-80s classic that still sparkles today.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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As the crowd continues to cheer, the light from the Al Hirschfield Theatre stage door sparkles off of the phones stretched out to catch even a glimpse of the Houston hottie.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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But, there will be progress, if not twinkles of excitement.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Soft breezes ripple through the sea grapes, and sunlight glints off the aquamarine shallows that surround Bahia Honda State Park.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Rapper Common flashes the playbills for the new Broadway show The Fear of 13 on opening night at the James Earl Jones Theatre in New York City on April 15.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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At the bottom of the escutcheon is a doorbell button that flashes blue when motion is detected.—
John R. Delaney,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Sandy shines, Marlins win to launch latest season of budget-ball // Sister Jean gone.—
Greg Cote
April 19,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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After a few swipes from the bass, the big school will break up into smaller schools trying to escape, which is where your A-rig shines.—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Glitters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glitters. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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