scintillating 1 of 2

present participle of scintillate

scintillating

2 of 2

adjective

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of scintillating
Verb
Against elites, his Dangerous Fenwick is just over 50 percent, but his goal share (11-1) is a scintillating 91 percent. Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025 The 120th World Series offers one of the most scintillating matchups in recent memory. Kevin Dotson, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024 Much like watching people paddle a boat, watching people carry heavy objects is not the most scintillating television. Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2024 Overall, not the most scintillating evening of political discourse ever to grace a presidential debate stage. Paul Beckett, WSJ, 28 Sep. 2023 See All Example Sentences for scintillating
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scintillating
Verb
  • These sparkling algal blooms are a natural phenomenon, but their abundance and length have increased rapidly since the 1990s, Pensak said.
    Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Founded by designer Ami Austin in 2004, the firm is known for its impactful interiors, which frequently combine sparkling lighting, rich color palettes, metallic accents, and antiques with presence.
    Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • One of the most dazzling superpowers of using toothpaste as a cleaner can be seen in a gleaming shower door.
    Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Think gleaming marble, intricate mosaic, and rich wood.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • And thanks to a recent multi-year overhaul, the mid-century room continues to offer the shimmering opulence of a great hotel bar.
    Kate Dingwall, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The jewelry featured shimmering diamonds and emeralds, adding colorful contrast to Elba’s monochrome look.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The results of Scourton’s first appearance weren’t particularly glowing.
    Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
  • There are more vibrant reds and glowing greens on heaven and earth here than are dreamed of in your typical color palette.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Advertisement Advertisement A recent spate of darkly glittering comedies give us the opportunity to do just that.
    Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
  • By day, guests linger with coffee under the glittering chandelier, with digital nomads and California tech bros collaborating over laptops.
    Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Outdoor scenes especially are artfully composed, such as a distant view of a bridge with the river flowing under it in the foreground, or the glistening look of a puddle on the street at night.
    Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Its mesmerizing turquoise lakes, towering granite pinnacles, and vast, glistening glaciers have earned the park recognition as the crown jewel of Patagonia region, a vast natural frontier which stretches over 1,000 miles from Chile to the tip of Argentina.
    Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • As for most of the tournament, Sinner’s first-serve percentage hovered around 50, and Auger-Aliassime took the initiative with flashing forehands and the bravery to go after his shots in baseline rallies.
    Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Warning signs have been flashing for months that the job market has been losing steam.
    Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Also on full display while attending the Cincinnati Bearcats, where the Kansas City Chiefs tight end used to play college football, was Swift's blinding engagement ring.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • In each one of those episodes, there is a kernel of brilliant, blinding truth, and that’s what makes great satire.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025

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