as in polished
having a shiny surface or finish
a glistening marble table top
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as in gleaming
to shoot forth bursts of light
this seemingly dull opal really glistens in full light
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glistening
Adjective
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This open-front long-sleeve cardigan is a reliable layering asset for a low-lift polished look.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025 -
Some of those who have previously advanced Trump’s interests in Europe now see Musk as an unfettered, even less polished version of the president; an agitator whose style and ambition has come to mirror Trump’s.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Native to Central and South America, money trees are popular houseplants with glossy green leaves and slender trunks, which are often braided for aesthetics.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Jan. 2025
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The man’s eyes were glossy and his speech was slurred, according to authorities.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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With their minimal shapes, sleek appeal and refined colors, jackets were the unfussy style choice to elevate any look.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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The song’s addictive chorus and energetic choreography pushed it to No. 10 on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart, while the music video, packed with bold visuals and sleek styling, gained millions of views in just a few days.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Pop a satin version on top of your usual night-out curls to make the 'do feel glamorous.—
Jasmine Washington,
Seventeen,
18 Jan. 2023
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From satin pillowcases to a hydrating moisturizer, all of these products are on sale for less than $25.—
Isabel Garcia,
Peoplemag,
13 Jan. 2023
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“Glistening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glistening. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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