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Adjective
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My colleagues, meanwhile, used forceps to pick glistening scale worms and peanut worms from the rocks.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026 -
All of whom were mesmerized by her glistening skin and deeply sensual eyes, which often require nothing but black mascara.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As the Orion capsule was pulling away from Earth late Thursday, April 2, 2026, commander Reid Wiseman captured a stunning view of the home planet, showing northern Africa, the Strait of Gibraltar, the lush coast of Brazil across the Atlantic Ocean and shimmering auroral displays over the poles.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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There are blinking bacteria, flaming fungus, shimmering squid, and flashing fish.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Under his meticulous care, the gleaming red sports car has been souped up to generate 400-horsepower turbo performance, but retains much of the original features and feel.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The trailer features stunning images of the massive gleaming white cube that was the centerpiece of the staging and Instagram-worthy shots of the pryo and special effects that made the tour a must-see for fans.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
10 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Dembélé scored a scintillating volley against Toulouse in the French league on Friday and seems to be peaking at the right time.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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And this one comes with the luxury of watching one of basketball’s most scintillating talents.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Refreshers can be ordered in both still and sparkling versions, accommodating afternoons that could use a bit of effervescence.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Demi Engemann preferred sparkling water, sugar-free coconut, sugar-free raspberry, sugar-free pineapple and coconut cream.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The county became a glittering crystal mecca not necessarily because of top-down industrial policy, but because of a nearly all-consuming drive to hustle.—
Louise Matsakis Rachel Zheng,
Wired News,
20 Jan. 2026
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The song eventually escalates into a lecherous, breathless, glittering climax of incandescent synthesizers and melodic moans—an erotic asphyxiation depicted as utterly glorious.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Ahead of the Golden Globes in January, Grande shared another rare, bare-faced video to highlight her pre-red carpet routine, which included a baby-pink eye and shimmery brow courtesy of her makeup artist Michael Anthony.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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On January 3, Bailey escaped the cold while on vacation, sharing a snapshot with her hair styled in twists, shimmery lips, and fluttery lashes.—
Akili King,
Essence,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Rafaela also lost an otherwise surefire catch in the blinding afternoon sunlight during Friday’s home opener.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Other research suggests that parents who decline vitamin K shots are much more likely to refuse getting their newborns the hepatitis B vaccine and an eye ointment to prevent potentially blinding infections.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Scintillant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scintillant. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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