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adjective

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as in shimmering

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verb

present participle of glitter
as in gleaming
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 glittering
Adjective
Ballroom culture infuses all aspects of the show, including a parade of costumes, ranging from contemporary neon getups to sumptuous evening gowns and glittering headdresses. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026 By evening, the regatta shifts ashore, where Saint-Tropez’s harbour becomes a glittering Riviera showcase, complete with champagne receptions on the water’s edge. — Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Verb
That same shimmering quality was further accentuated by Madison’s glittering jewelry pieces and accessories. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026 In the first installment, most of the kids are buoyant, unaware, their eyes glittering with naïveté. — Lauren Jackson, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for glittering
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glittering
  1. shimmering
  2. gleaming
  3. glistening
  4. glinting
  5. sparkling
  6. shining
  7. flashing
  8. shimmery
Adjective
  • The Italian fashion house was a sponsor of this year’s Albies, and host Amal Clooney wore a shimmering gold gown with an off-the-shoulder neckline, rows of sequins and long beaded fringe.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Start with Kallmeyer’s shimmering gold jacket and Cos’s sleek black trousers, then pile on the personality with Le Sundial’s sculptural earrings, Khaite’s vibrant floral brooch, and Jil Sander’s glossy shoulder bag.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of shimmering
Verb
  • Sharing the rooftop with Watr, the pool setting is enchanting, surrounded by gleaming high-rises and overlooking the lake.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Most were gleaming white and conventionally extravagant, with black privacy glass and chrome railings and layers of decks.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of gleaming
Adjective
  • But many of the film’s most evocative images, often involving groups of soldiers, handsome and glistening and in varying stages of undress, remain just that — images without a strong connection to the larger storytelling.
    — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Frank O’Hara, with each glistening torso, never fails to tell you something true.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of glistening
Verb
  • Animals started tracking across the plain, their eyes glinting in the flashlights Cordova and Heimann swept back and forth.
    — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The placement feels resonant, since Boorman was always operating between poles of glinting victory and laughable failure.
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of glinting
Adjective
  • The track opens with piano and a sparkling string arrangement while Bryan takes the first verse.
    — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The winery’s website says Passaggio produced 1,700 cases of sparkling, white and red wines annually.
    — Ella Chakarian, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of sparkling
Verb
  • The shining light this year is that there hasn’t been a major hurricane.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Skarsgard, who, like Colman, has made some daring career moves in recent years, became the only man to do this knight-in-shining-wicker justice.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of shining
Adjective
  • 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
Definition of flashing
Adjective
  • Not only are the shimmery gold patches a lush treat to look at, but the cooling hydrogels also feel relaxing after a long day.
    — Vivien Lee, InStyle, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Graham also dragged a shimmery charcoal hue from her outer corner to her inner corner to accent her bottom line.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of shimmery

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“Glittering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glittering. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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