glister

verb

ˈgli-stər How to pronounce glister (audio)
Definition of glisternext
as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light the dew glistered in the soft light of the early morning

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glister
  1. gleam
  2. shimmer
  3. flash
  4. glisten
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  • Besides the world’s first Ferris wheel, the grounds included 200 gleaming white buildings illuminated at night by 160k lightbulbs.
    — Alison J. Stein, HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Rows of gleaming tractors, combines and sprayers will be showcased just north of Des Moines, Iowa.
    — Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of gleam
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  • Dazzling in majolica tile, the Santa Maria Assunta catches the sunlight in ribbons of green, gold, and cobalt—an architectural wonder shimmering above the sea.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of shimmer
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  • During the same possession, the 6-foot, 280-pound Harris — who also plays on the Trojans’ offensive line — flashed for a quarterback pressure, forcing an errant pass.
    — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Today, consumers are struggling with growing inflation and slowing entry-level hiring, and Jenner is turning from flashing her private jets and multiple mansions to highlighting the flash of rhinestones placed on her everyday goods.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of flash
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  • Families filled the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne over April spring break, where a $100 million transformation made the island hotel absolutely glisten (the daily treat-and-cocktail cart in the lobby also helped).
    — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The baseball-size crabcake arrives at your table, its jumbo lumps glistening and broiled to a gentle golden brown.
    — Warren Rojas, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of glisten
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“Glister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glister. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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