as in gleamed
to shoot forth bursts of light the queen's crown glittered under the glare of the TV lights
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Recent Examples of glittered The bride’s ensembles were designed by an Oscar-winning costume designer; film crews, photographers, and more than 1,000 reporters descended upon Monaco to cover the nuptials; the guest list glittered with international celebrity. —
Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026 The red carpet glittered with A-listers and their equally high-profile dates. —Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026 Sometimes that opportunity glittered like gold. —Lindsey Granger - 02, The Hill, 25 Feb. 2026 His face was covered in blood, but what really struck Natalia was the way that his blue eyes, unshielded by glasses, glittered. —Josh Ireland, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026 Bassett glittered in gold accents with her Falguni Shane Peacock black ensemble with gold floral elements throughout. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026 George, nominated for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play at the 2025 Tony Awards, looked dapper in a classic tuxedo next to his wife, who glittered in a pearly gown. —Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026 Champagne towers glittered, and a 14-piece big band brought the Jazz Age back to life. —Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026 Then the sun came out and the trail surface glittered. —Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 1 Dec. 2025
Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026 The red carpet glittered with A-listers and their equally high-profile dates. —Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026 Sometimes that opportunity glittered like gold. —Lindsey Granger - 02, The Hill, 25 Feb. 2026 His face was covered in blood, but what really struck Natalia was the way that his blue eyes, unshielded by glasses, glittered. —Josh Ireland, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026 Bassett glittered in gold accents with her Falguni Shane Peacock black ensemble with gold floral elements throughout. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026 George, nominated for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play at the 2025 Tony Awards, looked dapper in a classic tuxedo next to his wife, who glittered in a pearly gown. —Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026 Champagne towers glittered, and a 14-piece big band brought the Jazz Age back to life. —Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026 Then the sun came out and the trail surface glittered. —Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 1 Dec. 2025
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That experience — viewing such an alien terrain at close range as the sun gleamed over the horizon, highlighting the troughs and peaks of a foreign land — brought home for the crew how unique our home planet is.— Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
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For a long time, the property gleamed in the daylight with its white, ornate facade against lush green landscaping and often at night, as well, with twinkling holiday lights attached to almost every surface.— Heather McRea, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
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Sporting a bob cut and bangs — a departure from her usual long brown hair — Loughin, 61, shimmered in a silver strappy dress by Rebecca Vallance.— Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
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But the song, which Springsteen also performed in 2016, shimmered on stage with Lofgren and Morello trading guitar solos and Springsteen finding his upper register to provoke a lump-in-throat moment.— Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
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Beaded coats glinted with star-chart embroidery.— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
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In 2023, astronomers reported that some of these satellites were already photobombing images captured by the Hubble Space Telescope, as sunlight glinted off their surfaces leaving bright trails that erase, obscure or mimic genuine cosmic signals.— Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 12 Dec. 2025
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Chiney Ogwumike wowed in a two-piece ensemble that shimmered and sparkled in black sequins.— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
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The Skims founder debuted a bold new haircut in a molten gold gown that sparkled from every angle.— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
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Overlooked at Toledo, Alexander flashed during the Senior Bowl practice, where he was named the National Team’s top defensive lineman.— Sam Warren, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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According to Variety, the film's original script included one scene in which Jackson stared at himself in the mirror, capturing his gaze as police car lights flashed behind him, in 1993, just after the singer was accused of child molestation.— Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
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Starter Davis Martin shined, allowing one run on three hits in seven innings.— LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
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As highlighted in the El Paso detention center, the measles outbreak has shined a light on the health disparities suffered by the most vulnerable.— Professor David R. Hill, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
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Before a big night out or even just dinner with friends, lids twinkled, cheekbones caught the light from every angle, and lip gloss doubled as a mirror.— Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
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Animated pixie dust twinkled on the screen, courtesy of the fairy, Tinker Bell.— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
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Ma’s bow danced over the strings; Ax’s fingers glistened across the keys.— Jane Bua, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
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The gratification was immediate; tears glistened on fans’ cheeks as the lights pulsed on stage.— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
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