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as in sparkling
to give off sparks
we watched contentedly as our campfire scintillated in the darkness
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as in gleaming
to shoot forth bursts of light
the diamond ring scintillated in the sunlight
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Recent Examples of scintillating
ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
Something that is worth noting is that such agreements and partnership may not drive as scintillating or as exciting headlines as have occurred in earlier cycles.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love was the talk of the tundra after a scintillating second half in 2023, and expectations were through the roof for the former first-round pick heading into 2024 as a result.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
The four-man band’s 1993 performance here at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay was similarly scintillating, as was its 2012 gig here at Anthology.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Putnam liked that idea, and a wealthy benefactor, steel heiress Amy Phipps Guest, provided financial support for the feat—really more of a publicity stunt, since Putnam's plan, as always, was to publish a scintillating memoir of the journey.
—ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
Something that is worth noting is that such agreements and partnership may not drive as scintillating or as exciting headlines as have occurred in earlier cycles.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love was the talk of the tundra after a scintillating second half in 2023, and expectations were through the roof for the former first-round pick heading into 2024 as a result.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
The four-man band’s 1993 performance here at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay was similarly scintillating, as was its 2012 gig here at Anthology.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scintillating
Adjective
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These can show up as shimmering spots, zig-zag lines, blind spots, tunnel vision, or even temporary blindness.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
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The reason for this striking look is the inhibitor gene which suppresses pigment deposition at the base of the hair shaft, giving the cat the shimmering effect.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Adult tickets for the Saturday Starlight Tour are $139 and include a complimentary charcuterie box, bottled water, and a glass of champagne or sparkling cider.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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Her eyes were sparkling with the fun of it all.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Ban designed the kitchen with gleaming white Corian countertops and a sculptural central island, while a den just off the kitchen can double as a fourth bedroom, hidden behind a wall of telescoping panels.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Oct. 2025
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Even from a boat, the gleaming white of bleached and dead corals glowed from beneath the surface.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Filler shots of chauffeurs, champagne and colossal walk-in closets with pristine designer clobber glistening and gleaming from glass shelves centred around trays and trays of priceless jewels assault the viewer’s senses between almost every scene.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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Guests can dine at the on-site Beacon Restaurant, stroll the nearby boardwalk, or unwind by the fire pits as the sun seemingly dips into the glistening lake.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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One of these videos gained over 291,000 views and dozens of glowing comments claiming the software worked perfectly.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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This win comes on the heels of a glowing three-star review by New York Times last month.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In the Caribbean, French admirals set their sights on the conquest of sugar islands like Jamaica—the diamonds in King George’s glittering imperial crown.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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From the white bodice, the fabric of the Sebastian Gunawan design transitioned to black sheer fabric on the long sleeves and midsection of the frock, encrusted with glittering black crystals to add a touch of sparkle to the structured piece.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Each day brings more permanent residents, arriving in black hearses trailing solemn convoys of hazard-flashing cars to a place still served by generations of locals who cut granite memorials or pour sympathetic whiskeys.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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Over ominous, throbbing music, the lights start flashing, the tension starts building, and then, finally, Godzilla enters from stage right.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But One Day in October holds up Taasa’s grief like a blinding torch, so bright and overwhelming that the thousands of grieving parents who live mere miles from her have been obscured.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
14 Oct. 2025
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At the Balenciaga event, attended by Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle, the helicopter pilot sat front row with Georgina Rodríguez, the two matching with their blinding engagement rings.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Scintillating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scintillating. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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