as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
under a canopy of winkling stars, the campers bedded down for the night
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Her white shirt would gleam like chrome under the metallic lights.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
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The cars are dotted around in a kaleidoscope of colors, a stark contrast to the gleaming white factory floor.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
9 July 2025
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Emotions like doubt or frustration may flash across the face in a split second.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Cameras flash as Combs addresses the crowd, presiding over the scene like a master of ceremonies — or something else entirely.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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Check out Alila Ventana Big Sur for rustic luxury where the lush forest meets the coastal cliffs Garland Ranch Regional Park – In Carmel Valley, Garland Ranch Regional Park offers a scenic setting for gazing at the twinkling constellations in the serenity of the surrounding Santa Lucia Mountains.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Fellow porters huffing their way up a hillside; the stars twinkling above the desert sand; the layered waves of Caroline Polachek’s staggeringly beautiful title song cresting over the horizon at just the right moment.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
23 June 2025
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For the June 27 ceremony, Kim wore a shimmering black glazed dress.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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Playwright Richard Greenberg was the maestro of shimmering verbal arias.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
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Top off each serving with club soda or sparkling water.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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Director Gordon Greenberg has marshalled an excellent cast of fearless and multitalented actors for this 2-1/2-hour play-within-a-play that sparkles and surprises at every turn.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Michigan City is a shining example of this with its 11th Street Station for the South Shore Line.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
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The blue supergiant star Deneb can be found shining above the eastern horizon in the hours following sunset in July, forming the tail of the great swan represented by the constellation Cygnus.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
12 July 2025
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For many, Maine is a summer refuge—beaches with powdery sand and glinting grey-blue water intermingled with bucolic topography; mountains, lake houses.—
Caroline Reilly,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
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Sunlight glints off the water with a Mediterranean shimmer.—
Alexandra Gillespie,
AFAR Media,
23 June 2025
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Based on Michelle Frances’ novel of the same name, The Girlfriend follows Laura (Wright), a woman who seemingly has it all: a glittering career, a loving husband, and her precious son, Daniel.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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Alongside her glittering music career (let the record show Don’t Stop the Music went triple platinum on my iPod Shuffle), Rihanna has long secured her place as a global fashion icon.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
14 July 2025
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“Winkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winkle. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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