Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheening
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Head outside tonight and drink in the sight of the Pleiades open star cluster glistening close to the red star Aldebaran in the constellation Taurus, before the mesmerizing naked-eye jewel slips out of view with the changing of the seasons.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
24 Mar. 2026 -
Nearly forty years ago, Bloodsport launched the career of Jean-Claude Van Damme and helped propel him as a bankable leading man known for his glistening muscles and martial arts prowess.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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For many families, the gleaming cruise ships offer an effortless and luxurious option for exploring the ocean.—
Steve Adelstein,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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Vietnam is a country with a breathtakingly beautiful coastline, a mouthwatering food scene, and vibrant cities where UNESCO World Heritage Sites huddle in the shadow of gleaming skyscrapers.—
Tamara Hinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
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Curiosity and discipline pair up as the glittering Sun conjoins responsible Saturn in your 9th House of Fascination, asking for purposeful exploration wherever your soul is drawn.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
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The actor audibly swallows to fight back the tears glittering in his eyes before continuing.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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Then there's Texas, the perennial Democratic mirage--always shimmering on the horizon.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Mar. 2026
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From Willis Tower to the shimmering glass towers along Lake Michigan, the skyline tells a story of aspiration and possibility.—
Tonika Lewis Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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From ancient autopsy rooms to glimmering Gothic chapels, and medieval manuscripts to dark Baroque libraries, Europe’s universities can provide an intimate setting to experience some of history’s most impressive artifacts.—
Rick Steves,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
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The moon is glimmering, the veil between worlds is thin and there’s an air of mischief lingering in the shadows.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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At one point, there’s a montage that bounces between Irene practicing at the ballet bar, almost glowing with angelic light, and Soames signing his name onto documents at the office.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2026
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Now, thanks to a raft of glowing reviews, sky-high audience exit-polling scores, and commensurate word-of-mouth buzz, Project Hail Mary is well on its way to recouping its $200 production budget (which does not include another $150 million or so in prints and advertising costs).—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
23 Mar. 2026
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In the gutter, the usual New Orleans blend of litter and live-oak leaves was topped by a shimmering layer of pink fish scales glinting in the sun.—
Daniel Brook,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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The path down is picturesque, but peppered with black snakes glinting in the sun.—
Kristina Kasparian,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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As his teammates piled on him in the far corner, Pitino’s thoughts turned to the sweetness of being on this side of one shining moment.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Sheening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheening. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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