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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
Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
The production’s hallmarks are the acting performances that are mostly quite strong, along with some scintillating technical aspects that affirm the show’s dystopian aims, unified smartly by Lisa Mallette’s active direction.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
The withholding in the scene and separation by a body of water makes their evident attraction even more scintillating.
—Sarah Wang, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
The first leg was scintillating, and neither manager intends the second to be any different.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 5 May 2026
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Adjective
Marie Watt and Nick Cave’s scintillating bead-and-tin-jingle tapestry seems to dance along a lobby wall; Lava Thomas’s hot-pink tambourines dangle from the ceiling.
—Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
The production’s hallmarks are the acting performances that are mostly quite strong, along with some scintillating technical aspects that affirm the show’s dystopian aims, unified smartly by Lisa Mallette’s active direction.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
The withholding in the scene and separation by a body of water makes their evident attraction even more scintillating.
—Sarah Wang, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
The first leg was scintillating, and neither manager intends the second to be any different.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 5 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scintillating
Adjective
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At the Obama public library, I was greeted by gleaming wood shelves and stacks of colorful tomes, and shimmering light streaming through its floor-to-ceiling windows.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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Expect light linens and shimmering silks, flowing drapes and silhouettes, and an artful interplay between classicism and subtle modernity.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
14 June 2026
Verb
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With eight grams of clean protein packed into each can and zero grams of sugar, the sparkling beverage — made in Fruit Punch, Strawberry Lemon and Peach Mango four-packs — works as a grab-and-go energizer without the chalky texture of pre-workout or a post-caffeine crash.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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Though, of course, no one will blame you for upgrading a cup of earl grey for a glass of Louis Roederer served in sparkling Waterford crystal.—
Chadner Navarro,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
Verb
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These types favor gleaming Roman columns, tacky gilding, and oversized everything, meant to imply domination, hierarchy, and regressive traditionalism.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
10 Dec. 2025
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To locate it, look for gleaming Jupiter, which rises and travels alongside Gemini on the shower’s peak night.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
8 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Glazed butter is a trend that combines the stunning shade with a chrome topper for a glistening look that's good enough to eat.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
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Beef cheeks and tongues, Frenched racks of lamb, glistening hams, poulet de Bresse, and rabbits still with their heads, round eyes blinkless under long lashes frozen in the ice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Cellphone footage shows two glowing red orbs floating across the sky.—
Collin Binkley,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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Speaking about the division race during the teams series this week, New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns offered a glowing assessment of the rival club that has become one of the National League’s toughest opponents.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Atop her head sat a glittering bridal tiara on loan from Pragnell, the jewelry designer behind her engagement ring from Phillips.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
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One butcher joined the march with the longest carving fork Ursula had ever seen, twin tines glittering sharp overhead.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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The new system features steady, non-flashing red and blue lights used without sirens instead of traditional emergency flashing red and blue strobes.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2026
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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
Verb
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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
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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
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