as in glinting
to shoot forth bursts of light
fine china and stemware gleaming in the candlelight
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as in shining
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gleaming
Adjective
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Attendees rode in support of and alongside community member Eva Zamora, who is a shining example of how to live your best life with Parkinson’s disease and takes cycle classes at EōS regularly, a news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025 -
Her next shining moment comes when two young sisters enter the hospital.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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With its eerily formless threat, catchy theme song, wholesome teen heroes, and ingeniously practical ooze effects (a dazzling mix of in-camera and optical printing), The Blob straddles atomic-era paranoia and gooey creature-feature fun.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
29 July 2025
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Timo Andres brought a dazzling range of color and flair to Etude 11, and carved out sharp, rhythmic contours in the polyrhythmic maze of Etude 12.—
Luke Schulze,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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Threaded through all this heaviness, however, is a palpable joy, a kind of luminous gratitude for having found one another, despite their presence in a country that routinely shuns them.—
Tope Folarin,
The Atlantic,
29 July 2025
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Patrick Ta Major Glow Body Bundle Best for: Red carpet-ready shimmer and luxe layering Created by celebrity makeup artist Patrick Ta, this body bundle includes a shimmering body oil, body brush, and sculpting balm to deliver a luminous, head-to-toe glow.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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This year’s summer fashion trends have been dominated by simple patterns, breezy fabrics, and fluttery silhouettes—all of which are brilliant additions to your summer travel wardrobe thanks to their versatility and packability.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 July 2025
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This film will not only pay tribute to his career, but to his brilliant mind and unwavering determination.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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But audiences couldn't get too comfortable — the starry agents were dispatched by the end of the first sequence, leaving Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) wrongly accused of their murders.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
23 July 2025
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More Major Directors Than Expected The 2025 edition of the Venice Film Festival has an Out of Competition lineup that seems just as starry as the competition, and in a way that was not previously anticipated.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Pink Beach has notes of coconut, almond blossom and vanilla; Golden Hour delivers the scent of radiant sunflower, juicy pineapple and fresh coconut; and the Santal Bloom edition radiates notes of rose, jasmine and sandalwood.—
Kristen Philipkoski,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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The radiant point of the Southern Delta Aquariids is located within the Aquarius constellation, while the Alpha Capricornids’ is in the Capricornus constellation.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
29 July 2025
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“Gleaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gleaming. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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