as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
a classic car from the 1950s, replete with yards of coruscating chrome
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Recent Examples of coruscate
All articles that coruscate with resplendence are not, ipso facto, auriferous.
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Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Oct. 2021
Brazil had been in coruscating form up to that point, so few expected them to falter.
—SI.com, 5 June 2018
In February the group dropped Slag (Aerophonic), a live recording of a coruscating performance at London’s Café Oto in 2015.
—Peter Margasak, Chicago Reader, 22 Sep. 2017
Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Oct. 2021
Brazil had been in coruscating form up to that point, so few expected them to falter.
—SI.com, 5 June 2018
In February the group dropped Slag (Aerophonic), a live recording of a coruscating performance at London’s Café Oto in 2015.
—Peter Margasak, Chicago Reader, 22 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coruscate
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The buckle comes in a gleaming silver for a subtle glinty touch.Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
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On the track, the 6 God gets introspective about the trials and tribulations of his 2024 over Conductor’s gleaming production, and seemingly blasts those who switched sides on him throughout the Kendrick Lamar feud.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 3 Jan. 2025
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If your submission is correct, the terms will flash in the category color and will be removed from the board.Billie Schwab Dunn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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The 30-year-old suspect flashed a gun and demanded to be let into the victim’s work truck, and that’s when things started to go wrong, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said in an affidavit.Mark Price, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Daphne Guinness—in a blazer from McGirr’s first McQueen collection scattered with glinting jet stone—picks her way through the TikTokers and ring lights to breathlessly invite McGirr to dissect her collection of Victoriana, just as Lee did in the noughties.Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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Disco balls — while not nearly a new phenomenon — took on new life in the form of earrings, jumpsuits, and even full helmets, casting the entire campground in glinting lights.Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 16 June 2024
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Tomato juice, sparkling tea, coconut water, and fruit juices are other popular mocktail bases.Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 Jan. 2025
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Expect French cuisine and creative cocktails, like the Kir Yvette; sparkling rosé, lemon juice.Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Anne Hathaway shimmered at the opening ceremony of Bulgari’s Serpenti Infinito Exhibition on Wednesday in Shanghai, celebrating the upcoming Year of the Snake in the lunar calendar.Julia Teti, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
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Our Hanukkah candles shimmer in the light of our Christmas tree.Scott Simon, NPR, 28 Dec. 2024
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So don’t hesitate to shine your light in the darkness.Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2025
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Instead of just talking about inclusion, show it by giving everyone space to shine and actually listen.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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The shift shined a new light on Starship for viewers, as the golden hour sun glistened off the rocket's frosty silver exterior.Mike Wall, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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So, medium heat produces fluffy and glistening curds, the Goldilocks of eggs.The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 1 Jan. 2025
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As the glittering parade of stars walked the red carpet to kick off awards season at Monday’s Golden Globes, all eyes were on Zendaya.Kate Matthams, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Gomez accessorized the look with glittering jewelry pieces courtesy of Tiffany & Co.Julia Teti, WWD, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Coruscate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coruscate. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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