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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The sculptor, David Adickes, was an Army veteran who'd wanted his stony visages to gleam.—
Danielle Paquette The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
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Four gleaming minaret-style towers welcome visitors to Alys Beach and a stretch of the scenic highway flanked by towering palm trees.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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Mobility-accessible rooms come with roll-in showers, flashing door knockers, and hearing kits, among other thoughtful amenities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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When Stolz finished and his time flashed on the arena’s video boards, Ning began jumping up and down with other members of China’s team.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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In the main foyer, crystal chandeliers twinkle with the reflection of a nine-foot-tall Christmas tree.—
Hannah Towey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Yet there’s a warmth to every song that’s watching fireflies twinkle against a summer sunset.—
David Glickman,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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The hotel sparkles like a gem set in an island paradise.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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The only hit Volantis surrendered in seven sparkling innings came on a changeup that Aggies leftfielder Zach Story tagged for a double.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Feb. 2026
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Massie’s comments shined a new spotlight on Les Wexner, the former owner of Victoria’s Secret, who is one of the most mysterious figures in Epstein’s orbit – a key player in helping the financier’s rise to extreme wealth, whose motivations and ties to Epstein have long been a source of speculation.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Their commitment to entrepreneurship in service of community reflects FIT’s own core values and is a shining example for our students and beyond.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Feb. 2026
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After being shaped, the gold is finished to give the medals their shimmering patina.—
Micaela English,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
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The long shimmering dress dress included a thigh-high slit and a pleated texture made of bold stripes that added a playful edge and gentle draping.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The adjacent chamber is in glittering gold tiles and features designs that are themselves mosaics of jewels, silks, sequins and even mink.—
Jane Wooldridge,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix A tranquil slice of heaven with grey stones, glittering koi and green bonsai trees.—
TreNesha Striggles,
AZCentral.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Equipped with radar, sensors, flashing lights that glint off the rotating acrylic cubes and real-time artificial intelligence that initiates dialogue with the viewer, the artwork is anything but static.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
10 Feb. 2026
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Something always seems to be lurking in the periphery, glinting off the edges of mirrors, flickering across those black wings offstage.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Winkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winkle. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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