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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By scaling personalization in unprecedented ways, tele-sales companies can stop frustrating the masses and instead seek out that gleaming needle in the haystack.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025 -
In the gleaming chrome and fresh paint of each vehicle at their events, there is a story of persistence, investment, and pride.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
2 Aug. 2025
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This process takes up to two weeks, and once the bat traffic has stopped, all entry points are permanently closed with caulk, hardware cloth, or flashing, depending on the material and the point of entry.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Aug. 2025
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Reserves such as Grayson Murphy, Derrick McLendon, Quinton Bell, Mo Kamara and Cameron Goode have all flashed.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
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Something cinematic, nostalgic, and (admittedly) sentimental, something that seems to match the lights twinkling on the water, the skyline disappearing in the rearview.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
8 Aug. 2025
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Spring sailings offer front-row views of Keukenhof’s kaleidoscopic gardens—while autumn brings misty mornings and twinkling festive markets.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Perhaps because the testing period doesn’t begin until 2026, the room shimmered with the optimism of a hundred as yet undisproved hypotheses.—
Tad Friend,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
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The flavors are distinct and interesting, sometimes with a citrus snap, other times shimmering with mild heat.—
Constance Ogle,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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While not dangerous, drinking carbonated drinks like soda or sparkling water with a high-fiber meal can cause bloating.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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For many of us, stemmed crystal sparkled under the dimmed light of a breakfront while a collection of coffee mugs were stacked gingerly on top of each other in a shuttered cabinet.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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When is the Venus-Jupiter pairing? Venus and Jupiter are making their close approaches to one another and will shine brightly to the east before sunrise throughout August, according to NASA.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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Meghan Markle-Inspired Outfits Earlier this summer, Markle’s summer style shined in an airy beach set.—
Jeaneen Russell,
People.com,
4 Aug. 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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From glittering holographic hues to color-changing polishes, these are eye-catching colors that will have your date asking all about them.—
Sarah Boyd,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Thanks to my job advising nonprofits and wealthy individuals on their philanthropy and fundraising, my inbox was filled with glittering opportunities.—
Alisha Fernandez Miranda,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Winkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winkle. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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