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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
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 Suffice it to say that the spectacle, while not exactly comparable to watching paint dry, is not always scintillating. — Stephen Farber, HollywoodReporter, 15 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
  • Exceptions included the famed Roman Pool at Hearst Castle, with its shimmering blue and gold mosaic tiles and statues of Roman gods and goddesses.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
  • Cat-eye finishes are still a key manicure trend, with shimmering, light-reflecting finishes.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 July 2026
Definition of shimmering
Verb
  • Zendaya, 29, could then be seen placing her hand — adorned with her sparkling engagement ring — over Holland’s hand before giving the actor, 30, an affectionate squeeze.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
  • Weger holds a pair of sparkling JVB X Nomasei ‘Nono’ loafers.
    — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of sparkling
Verb
  • Your average 14th-century European male was more likely to be starving to death from a bad harvest or bleeding out from the plague than riding into battle in gleaming armor.
    — Elizabeth Dray, STAT, 21 July 2026
  • Virginia Bender The areas where the Old West doesn’t get so wild are the big functional kitchen with its gleaming stainless steel range, and the bathrooms, modern and sleek with marble to match the best hotel suites.
    — Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of gleaming
Adjective
  • Take your time admiring the pristine yachts on the glistening blue water before directing your attention to the posh promenades of Calle Ribera and Muelle Ribera.
    — Jennifer Fernández Solano, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Granted, the front foyer has glistening hardwood flooring, an open stairway, and wide seven-inch baseboard trim combined with crown molding to add a touch of elegance.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
Definition of glistening
Verb
  • One Friday post, for example, shows footage from Super Heavy of Ship cruising away shortly after stage separation, its six Raptors glowing with exertion against the backdrop of a gorgeously blue Earth.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 27 July 2026
  • Perhaps that’s the biggest compliment for UCLA, going from being ignored or laughed at to taking a few jabs over your glowing reviews.
    — Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of glowing
Verb
  • As well as the sculptures, there’s an extensive display of the artist’s one-of-a-kind, glittering jewelry pieces.
    — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • This androgynous look was paired with Louboutin pumps and glittering Bulgari jewels.
    — Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 July 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
  • In their gowns and bowties, guests giddily slurp mounds of glinting caviar off the back of their hand.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 June 2026
  • No one wanted to stand behind the commanding warriors, draped in blankets and furs, brass hoops in their earlobes, medals and wampum on their strong chests, silver armbands glinting in the light.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Definition of glinting

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