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adjective

ˈgli-sᵊn-iŋ How to pronounce glistening (audio)
Definition of glisteningnext
as in polished
having a shiny surface or finish a glistening marble table top

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glistening

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verb

present participle of glisten
as in gleaming
to shoot forth bursts of light this seemingly dull opal really glistens in full light

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Recent Examples of glistening
Adjective
The Lux Unfiltered High Gloss Body Oil is a multitasking body shimmer oil, providing a glistening finish that makes your skin look as sparkly as the ocean at sunset with actual sun protection, thanks to its SPF 30 inclusion. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 28 July 2026 Take your time admiring the pristine yachts on the glistening blue water before directing your attention to the posh promenades of Calle Ribera and Muelle Ribera. — Jennifer Fernández Solano, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Verb
Muchová faded from the set after that, leaving the court at the set break while Gauff remained, unbothered by the sun and the sweat glistening on her shoulders. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 9 July 2026 The rest of Taylor’s ensemble looked like an elevated interpretation of denim-on-denim, with matching slouchy pants and a jacket glistening with sequins; the jacket was layered over a simple white top. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for glistening
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glistening
  1. polished
  2. gleaming
  3. glossy
  4. glinting
  5. sleek
  6. shimmering
  7. satin
  8. glittering
Adjective
  • The residence offers a polished take on classic East Sac living, scaled perfectly to a two‑bedroom home that lives much larger than its square footage suggests.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Outputs arrive instantly, in polished language and with remarkable confidence.
    — Ted Ladd, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of polished
Verb
  • The movie star approached AFP photographer Tiziana Fabi, gave her his gleaming trophy, then posed with Fabi's camera.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In 1972, to mark Kim’s sixtieth birthday, the nation erected a gleaming sixty-six-foot-tall statue of him on a hill in the capital, Pyongyang.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of gleaming
Adjective
  • This plot and the film’s glossy aping of grindhouse aesthetics suggest the movie will be gnarly and boldly engrossing.
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The design scheme leans glossy and neutral, with beachy accents like pops of blue and natural wood throughout.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of glossy
Verb
  • Water rushes past, glinting silver in the light of the sun, just risen above the mountains that ring the bay.
    — Jonathan Wiggin, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The glinting metal of the Devil’s watch chain flashed in her mind, his hair and his teeth.
    — Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of glinting
Adjective
  • The brand’s first offering is Travel Discovery Set ($135), featuring five scents enclosed in a sleek silver cigarette case, which feels substantial and heavy in the hand, like something your grandmother might have owned.
    — Rhoda Feng, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Its unique airflow system creates a low-smoke fire in a sleek stainless steel pit.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of sleek
Verb
  • The 59-year-old actress kept the summer vibes going at the Practical Magic 2 premiere on August 26, shimmering from head to toe in a seafoam green sequin gown that was dripping in pearls and gold chains.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Under the shimmering sun of Tenerife, memory and the present become inseparably intertwined.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of shimmering
Adjective
  • Pop a satin version on top of your usual night-out curls to make the 'do feel glamorous.
    — Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 18 Jan. 2023
  • From satin pillowcases to a hydrating moisturizer, all of these products are on sale for less than $25.
    — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 13 Jan. 2023
Definition of satin
Verb
  • For the fairy-tale wedding, the bride wore two Ralph Lauren wedding dresses accessorized with glittering diamond jewelry.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The result is a necklace that feels unmistakably Chanel in one glittering act of self-reference.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2026
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“Glistening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glistening. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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