1,400 new words in our dictionary! — Parasocial, glow-up, promposal & more
1,400 new words in our dictionary! — More

scintillant

adjective

Definition of scintillantnext
as in glistening

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for scintillant
  1. glistening
  2. shimmering
  3. gleaming
  4. scintillating
  5. sparkling
  6. glittering
  7. shimmery
  8. blinding
Adjective
  • Retailing for $1,170, the all-black style featured glistening satin black uppers that transitioned into open, rounded toes with thick straps.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026
  • In some memes in recent weeks, the photo has become so over-edited that the character's glistening face is slicker, darker and even more uncanny.
    — Owen Carry, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of glistening
Adjective
  • Reflections, liquid surfaces, shimmering light and fluid choreography underscore the magnetic tension between the two artists, who share the same effortless chemistry that powered their previous global hits.
    — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The shoes are complete with the luxury footwear designer’s signature Stardust sole, which is a shimmering bottom finish created by embedding fine micro-glitter, crystal dust and shimmering particles directly into the leather sole of the shoes.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of shimmering
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of gleaming
Adjective
  • Nothing is safe from this diamond touch, since even the earrings’ hooks look as scintillating as shooting stars.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Over and over, starry contests and scintillating play unfolded in front of scant crowds.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of scintillating
Adjective
  • More light and access to the home’s back garden and its sparkling swimming pool were added throughout the home.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Dunkin' also has a new Berry Clementine Refresher, which can be made with green tea, black tea, lemonade, oat milk, protein milk or sparkling water.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of sparkling
Adjective
  • America’s national parks shine in the summertime, with spectacular mountain passes thawed for the season, sparkling lakes and glittering beaches at the peak of their allure, and blankets of wildflowers exploding into bloom.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
  • Now, revisit some of the most glittering diadems worn by Queen Mary, which later became favorites of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
    — Natasha Leake, Vanity Fair, 2 June 2026
Definition of glittering
Adjective
  • Muted metallics are also trending this fall, with shimmery finishes.
    — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 5 Sep. 2026
  • With nine shades available—from translucent to shimmery to vibrant red—there’s truly something for everyone.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of shimmery
Adjective
  • That helps explain the vast selection of RCPO watches at the roadshow event featuring blinding amounts of gemstones, esoteric stone dials and paperwork validating that they were restored exclusively in Geneva at the brand’s Restoration Atelier.
    — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
  • When porch days turn into nights, nothing ruins the vibe of an evening gathering or solo wind-down faster than a blinding flashlight or hunting for an outlet.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of blinding
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

scintilla
scintillant
scintillas
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Scintillant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scintillant. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

The Exceptions of '-s' and '-es' Plurals

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Back to School Vocabulary

Words from the 'Odyssey'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Sept. 18
See More

Popular

See More

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Back to School Vocabulary
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
crayons-in-a-circle
Guess the Color Quiz Questions that use the whole box of crayons.
See All