glints 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of glint
1
as in gleams
to shoot forth bursts of light the cat's eyes glinted in the moonlight

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2
as in glances
to take a quick or hasty look the thief glinted around the corner to see if anyone was coming

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glints

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noun

plural of glint
as in sparkles

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Recent Examples of glints
Verb
The air is perfectly warm, the sunshine glints on the water, happy people pass by and wave. — Kristy Woodson Harvey, Southern Living, 18 July 2026 That, from time to time, during his endless task, the sun glints across the rock’s face in a way that reminds him that there were good times, or at least different times. — Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 12 May 2026 Soft breezes ripple through the sea grapes, and sunlight glints off the aquamarine shallows that surround Bahia Honda State Park. — Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glints
  1. gleams
  2. glances
  3. glimmers
  4. flashes
  5. peeks
  6. twinkles
  7. shimmers
  8. shines
Verb
  • Like Beckham’s dress, the 100-percent silk dress softly gleams in the light.
    — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
  • Despite a couple of funky skips, the album is fueled by the hunger of an artist who really wants the pop life again, perking up electro-scuzz and arena rock with new wave that gleams like glitter.
    — Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 4 Dec. 2025
Definition of gleams
Verb
  • They trade glances across the table and crack jokes that don’t always need explaining; the years together have apparently given them their own shorthand and inside humor.
    — Crystal Bell, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Jala is a place to celebrate birthdays and date nights, a place where customers won’t catch sideways glances for opting to wear slacks or skirts.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of glances
Noun
  • Still, Crow—the ever-optimist, as her body of work proves—clings on to the glimmers of hope from leaders of the world who do show us the best parts of humanity.
    — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Viewers get only glimmers of the characters’ personalities and backgrounds, but the show offers enough detail and texture to understand how Season 1 might unfold.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of glimmers
Verb
  • This option from Vantamo flashes a bright light and emits a 130-decibel sound from dual speakers whenever the top pin is pulled, alerting passersby of the emergency and scaring off potential assailants.
    — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The show then flashes forward to the other women emotionally processing the news of his overdose and coming together at Angie’s to console one another and share memories of Robert.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of flashes
Verb
  • Layer a simple white tank underneath so only a sliver peeks out from the collar.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026
  • With a grassy roof that peeks above the freeway, the building's signature white, curved exterior exudes an otherworldly aura.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of peeks
Noun
  • The cups on display, with sleek forms and graphic twinkles, immediately felt relatable yet also transcendent, the boundary between life and art blissfully obliterated.
    — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • And Georges delivers—come for the smart, international menu and panoramic views over Paris (especially appealing at night, when the Eiffel Tower twinkles with light).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of twinkles
Verb
  • When Waits mentions the burglar alarm that sealed Ceaser’s fate, Duke’s piano shimmers dramatically.
    — Al Shipley, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2026
  • What truly stands out to us, though, is the luminous effect that shimmers throughout the cabin.
    — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of shimmers
Noun
  • Where casting shines is in quickly dipping into an app without reaching for your phone and unlocking it, like updating a payment in the settlement app Splitwise or sending a quick message in WhatsApp.
    — Dominic Preston, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026
  • That’s when the islands’ lush beauty shines, except for occasional afternoon showers.
    — Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026
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“Glints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glints. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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