as in glistening
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as in gleaming
to shoot forth bursts of light the dew glistered in the soft light of the early morning
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Adjective
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In between glistening, shirtless crunches and sexy dalliances, Crown’s motives become clearer.—
Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
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But while their forebears deconstructed rock conventions, HYPER GAL’s primary influence is the glistening textures of pop.— Jude Noel, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The exercise was meant to drive home the importance of paying attention to real life, not the gleaming little screens that have taken over our world.— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
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It's only magnified by the gleaming white-stone beach and aquamarine water outside.— Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Dripping glitter, shimmering adhesive crystals, dramatic slashes of eyeliner and smudges of eyeshadow—there was a playful, shifting experimentalism here, to signal the young characters’ changeability and ingenuity.— Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026
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Other products include a Fade Balm meant to address dark spots; a shimmering face and body oil, and The Moisture Crème moisturizer.— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Robbie was joined at the event by Zoe Saldaña, who posed beside her in a glittering gold Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello dress and Cartier jewelry.— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
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Beyond the breathtaking entrance, with its twin staircases, wrought iron railings, and a glittering chandelier, Hotel Casa del Mar has 129 guest rooms and 16 suites, including multi-bedroom ocean-view suites and three two-story Penthouse Suites.— Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
Adjective
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Refreshers can be ordered in both still and sparkling versions, accommodating afternoons that could use a bit of effervescence.— Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
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Demi Engemann preferred sparkling water, sugar-free coconut, sugar-free raspberry, sugar-free pineapple and coconut cream.— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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To find the best Lyrids, locate the blue-white light of Vega — and with it the approximate position of the radiant — shining high above the eastern horizon after the moon has set on April 22.— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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Those with stainless steel appliances and a full household know the struggle of streaks, smudges, and fingerprints all over your once-shining cookware.— Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
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