scintillate

verb

ˈsin-tə-ˌlāt How to pronounce scintillate (audio)
Definition of scintillatenext
1
as in to sparkle
to give off sparks we watched contentedly as our campfire scintillated in the darkness

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2
as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light the diamond ring scintillated in the sunlight

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Recent Examples of scintillate Hill has positioned himself as a candidate for the Smythe Trophy (awarded to the most valuable player of the Stanley Cup Finals) following another scintillating performance in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals. — oregonlive, 11 June 2023 Indeed, in his third career start Sunday night, Miller offered more of the scintillating same — even if the Dodgers couldn’t capitalize upon it in a frustrating 4-1 loss at Chavez Ravine. — Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2023 From the inland hills of Lake Garda, the winery produces this scintillating rosé from a blend of corvina, molinara, corvinone and rondinella. — Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 25 May 2023 The musician posted a short but scintillating clip on Twitter that features a snippet of the song’s slinky groove. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2023 See All Example Sentences for scintillate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scintillate
  1. sparkle
  2. gleam
  3. glow
  4. flash
  5. shimmer
  6. shine
  7. glisten
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  • The repartee sparkles; the farcical touches lighten the tone.
    — Leigh Haber, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Her fashion choices are just as much a part of the package, with a wardrobe of sparkling, barely-there separates and statement boots complementing her signature bright pink hair.
    — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of sparkle
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  • James, along with Sawitskas and his pals, want the carousel to be restored to its original glory, a magnificent, gleaming merry-go-round that inspired Disney to dream.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
  • That's particularly true at steakhouse Intrepid and open-air cantina 16o9—both of which are set above the harbor for incredible sunsets and clear views of the gleaming white super yachts.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of gleam
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  • Happily, though, the Gulf Coast sunsets here will glow all year round.
    — Harriet Elton, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • On one, Basquiat made the figure menacing, with glowing red eyes, while another iteration appears almost nervous.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of glow
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  • The hurricane center is warning about urban, river and flash flooding in the Southeast this weekend.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Maybe your grandchild flashed the perfect smile for half a second.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of flash
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  • The shimmering metallic motif of Barbaro’s dress carried through to her shoes, sporting a pair of silver mules courtesy of Paris Texas.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • For the evening, Clooney wore a custom Gucci gown by Demna, its sculptural, off-the-shoulder silhouette covered in shimmering gold sequins with a cascade of floor-length fringe.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of shimmer
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  • The Judgment Day might be on a downturn, but Morgan continues to be a shining light in the faction.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
  • This selection in the Best International Feature category has the potential to be truly transformative for the film, opening doors to audiences around the world while shining a spotlight on Pegah’s extraordinary talent and her vital voice.
    — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of shine
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  • Audiences can expect natural richness, such as underwater images of glistening shellfish, to encounter ecological dread.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Sweat glistened on the white foundation smeared across her face.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of glisten

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“Scintillate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scintillate. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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