Thesaurus results for SCINTILLATE

scintillate

verb

ˈsin-tə-ˌlāt

Definition of scintillate

as in to sparkle

to give off sparks we watched contentedly as our campfire scintillated in the darkness

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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

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While the shoes featured the sparkling detail on the toe strap, Mowry’s dress was the true center of attention.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026
Publicist and artist Sergio Farias wore a dripping ruby headpiece, sparkling silver suit and fluffy scarlet train.

— Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of sparkle

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Spread out across expansive work stations that resemble gleaming kitchen cubicles, chefs spend their days whipping up meals from soup to nuts, a laboratory of sorts to create appetizing and easy dinners to make at home.

— Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Spotting the lights less than a mile from his home, Wittlin turned onto a side street and pulled his gleaming red Pontiac Firebird over.

— Graham Hurley, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of gleam

Verb

The cloud is heated and glows extremely brightly in visible light, creating the impression of a supernova.

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Gaze up at tethered hot air balloons glowing in the night while their pilots light the burners to music and lasers spread colors across the sky in a state-of-the-art show.

— Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of glow

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Underneath the question on the screen, three dots appear—similar to the ones messaging apps use to signal that your conversation partner is composing a response—and flash with anticipation.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026
Mitchell was particularly impressive as a distributor while Crowe and Bryant flashed their elite scoring ability.

— PJ Green November 3, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of flash

Verb

Among the shades worth knowing are Icing, a milky pink that complements the barely-there makeup aesthetic, and Cristal, a shimmering pink for those who prefer a little sparkle.

— Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026
Embellished with shimmering gold sequins and crystals, this floor-length design was cut to a plunging neckline and a dramatic, cape-like silhouette.

— Eloise Moran, InStyle, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of shimmer

Verb

The sun should shine over the Baltimore area for the first half of the week before rain moves in Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.

— Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2026
This chicken shines with rice tucked underneath, which catches every saucy streak.

— Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of shine

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But as the boat drifted nearby under a vast, cloudless sky, a pod of pink river dolphins broke the glassy, reflective surface just yards away, their rosy dorsal fins glistening in the late-afternoon sun.

— Liam Hess, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
In the mile-wide oil field known as the Bayou, an oily sheen glistened on creeks and long streaks of salt scarred the land.

— Nick Bowlin, ProPublica, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of glisten

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