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adjective

Definition of gleamingnext
as in shining

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gleaming

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verb

present participle of gleam
as in glinting
to shoot forth bursts of light fine china and stemware gleaming in the candlelight

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gleaming
  1. shining
  2. dazzling
  3. luminous
  4. brilliant
  5. starry
  6. radiant
Adjective
  • Before this iteration of Shelley's tale, the first modern version of the myth, there hadn't been a horror film that so graphically indulged in gore and violence, in bright and shining color photography no less.
    Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
  • We’re devastated by the loss of our beautiful, sweet, kind, bright and shining star.
    Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024
Definition of shining
Adjective
  • When asked if superheroes have a negative impact on the comic book world, King made an incisive point that reflects her dazzling career.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2024
  • These end-of-year parties are a chance to play around with seasonal colors and dazzling fabrics, which can then be worn during the holidays.
    Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of dazzling
Adjective
  • The gentle-hearted Miriam’s (a luminous Bisserat Tseggai) heart-rending story about breaking away from a louse of a husband, having to leave her little girl behind to make a stab at a new life, cuts to the bone.
    Karen D'Souza, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • This 37 mm 18-karat white gold example with rare luminous roman numerals, was one of the last of the 5035 references to come off the production line.
    Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2024
Definition of luminous
Adjective
  • In his mind, Wiley was a brilliant eccentric whose lifestyle seemed somehow exempt from social norms.
    Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
  • In the two-minute offense, quarterback Baker Mayfield led a brilliant 71-yard touchdown drive, capped by a 1-yard scoring pass to Ryan Miller.
    Kevin Dotson, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of brilliant
Adjective
  • Many of the starry, simultaneous campaign events will be featured as part of a national livestream show Monday night airing from the seven battleground states, a senior Harris campaign official said Saturday.
    Judy Kurtz, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Dodgers Photos: Dodgers, Yankees, Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge in the starriest World Series in decades Oct. 26, 2024 Shortstop Anthony Volpe erred next, spiking a throw to third on a ground ball from Will Smith to load the bases with no outs.
    Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of starry
Adjective
  • This buildable foundation creates a naturally radiant look, while enhancing your skin’s glow with each use.
    Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
  • The gasps, the smiles, the radiant looks of happiness in their eyes.
    EW.com, EW.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of radiant
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