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adjective

Definition of scintillatingnext
as in shimmering

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verb

present participle of scintillate
1
as in sparkling
to give off sparks we watched contentedly as our campfire scintillated in the darkness

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

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Recent Examples of scintillating
Adjective
As the cherry on top of its scintillating styles, Marlies Dekkers offers sustainable fabrics in a number of its styles. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 24 June 2026 Eloy Room made 15 saves in a scintillating performance in goal, securing the country's first-ever World Cup point. — Russell Lewis, NPR, 22 June 2026 Winning the quadrennial tournament is considered the crowning achievement of a player’s career, and previous editions have seen some scintillating and era-defining performances from the GOATs over the decades. — Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 June 2026 That man is none other than Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, whose scintillating seven-save masterpiece against Spain earlier this week has grown his social media follower count from one measured in the thousands to tens of millions in a little more than three days. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for scintillating
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scintillating
  1. shimmering
  2. sparkling
  3. gleaming
  4. glistening
  5. glowing
  6. glittering
  7. flashing
  8. glinting
Adjective
  • Dixie D’Amelio sauntered in wearing a shimmering black Gucci dress.
    — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Featuring collaborations with Bruno Mars, SZA, Leon Thomas, Lucky Daye and Bryson Tiller, the shimmering set is a love letter to R&B.
    — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of shimmering
Verb
  • Spaeter shares that baking soda can act as a secret ingredient to a sparkling oven.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The Clove Bar mixologists have quite a command of indigenous ingredients and spices and use them beautifully in libations like the Munduk Mule and sparkling honey-and-lime Arak Madu; the bar serves Western staples and snacks throughout the day, too.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of sparkling
Verb
  • Tokyo’s hospitality scene is as diverse as the city itself, a place of dizzying contrasts where ancient temples sit in the shadow of gleaming skyscrapers, and traditional craftsmanship juxtaposes cutting-edge technology.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026
  • My Instagram Discover page is a narcotic carousel of supple leather and gleaming metal.
    — Adam Erace, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of gleaming
Adjective
  • Up close, its elongated head, skeletal body and glistening double set of jaws reveal just how much unsettling detail goes into a creature often glimpsed onscreen in darkness.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • There are glistening construction workers and disembodied skirts blowing upwards from the convected wind of subway grates and cabs again, a heat-wave dream loop.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of glistening
Verb
  • The Starship rocket just blared back into the atmosphere, glowing bright with plasma as the vehicle shed most of its speed as the energy was converted to heat.
    — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Silk twill introduced a shiny counterpoint in flowy frocks and separates, with their hues spanning from blush to charming mint green and emerald contributing to their glowing appeal.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of glowing
Verb
  • Both pieces from the look featured a bevy of sparkle and shine, thanks in no small part to the glittering tassels embellishing the bandeau and the maxiskirt.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • And while that might not be possible, a career full of glittering moments isn’t a stretch for a player with so much talent and potential.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of glittering
Adjective
  • Its primary food source is the winter firefly (Diaphanes lampyroides), which attracts mates with a continuous, non-flashing light.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
Definition of flashing
Verb
  • Animals started tracking across the plain, their eyes glinting in the flashlights Cordova and Heimann swept back and forth.
    — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The placement feels resonant, since Boorman was always operating between poles of glinting victory and laughable failure.
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
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“Scintillating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scintillating. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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