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In between glistening, shirtless crunches and sexy dalliances, Crown’s motives become clearer.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026 -
But while their forebears deconstructed rock conventions, HYPER GAL’s primary influence is the glistening textures of pop.—
Jude Noel,
Pitchfork,
14 Apr. 2026
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Dripping glitter, shimmering adhesive crystals, dramatic slashes of eyeliner and smudges of eyeshadow—there was a playful, shifting experimentalism here, to signal the young characters’ changeability and ingenuity.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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Other products include a Fade Balm meant to address dark spots; a shimmering face and body oil, and The Moisture Crème moisturizer.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2026
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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
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Is there a more scintillating will-they-won't-they romance in the DC Comics universe than Batman and Catwoman?—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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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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The satirical elements, the rhythm of the show, and the sparkling performances of our cast and guest stars have always had a comedic bent.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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In Muskegon County, two neighboring school districts are competing for a sparkling trophy.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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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
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The 82-foot infinity saltwater pool on the ninth floor serves bright, refreshing bites and resort-y drinks in a setting that’s extra atmospheric thanks to Bangkok’s third-tallest tree, a sampong, which emerges from an elliptical opening to shade the breezy lagoon with its shimmery canopy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Misty Copeland dazzles on the red carpet in a shimmery gown at the Dance Theatre of Harlem 2026 Vision Gala in New York City on April 17.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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We're lifted out of the darkness this time, though, as a blinding light appears and Daniel ascends.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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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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“Scintillant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scintillant. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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