as in gleamed
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 glittered
The red carpet glittered with A-listers and their equally high-profile dates.
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Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Sometimes that opportunity glittered like gold.
—Lindsey Granger - 02, The Hill, 25 Feb. 2026
His face was covered in blood, but what really struck Natalia was the way that his blue eyes, unshielded by glasses, glittered.
—Josh Ireland, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Bassett glittered in gold accents with her Falguni Shane Peacock black ensemble with gold floral elements throughout.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
George, nominated for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play at the 2025 Tony Awards, looked dapper in a classic tuxedo next to his wife, who glittered in a pearly gown.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Champagne towers glittered, and a 14-piece big band brought the Jazz Age back to life.
—Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
Then the sun came out and the trail surface glittered.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 1 Dec. 2025
My parents were suitably humble, but their eyes glittered with pride.
—Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Nov. 2025
Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Sometimes that opportunity glittered like gold.
—Lindsey Granger - 02, The Hill, 25 Feb. 2026
His face was covered in blood, but what really struck Natalia was the way that his blue eyes, unshielded by glasses, glittered.
—Josh Ireland, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Bassett glittered in gold accents with her Falguni Shane Peacock black ensemble with gold floral elements throughout.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
George, nominated for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play at the 2025 Tony Awards, looked dapper in a classic tuxedo next to his wife, who glittered in a pearly gown.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Champagne towers glittered, and a 14-piece big band brought the Jazz Age back to life.
—Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
Then the sun came out and the trail surface glittered.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 1 Dec. 2025
My parents were suitably humble, but their eyes glittered with pride.
—Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glittered
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For a long time, the property gleamed in the daylight with its white, ornate facade against lush green landscaping and often at night, as well, with twinkling holiday lights attached to almost every surface.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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Another video shows Archie, 6, feeding a rhinoceros at the zoo while his red hair gleamed in the sunlight.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
18 Jan. 2026
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Emma Stone Emma Stone shimmered in a simple empire waist design with cap sleeves by one of her favorite fashion houses, Louis Vuitton.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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The presentation was a celebration of Korean culture that literally shimmered with gold, as dancers spread out over the stage with billowing flags.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
16 Mar. 2026
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Beaded coats glinted with star-chart embroidery.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Mar. 2026
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In 2023, astronomers reported that some of these satellites were already photobombing images captured by the Hubble Space Telescope, as sunlight glinted off their surfaces leaving bright trails that erase, obscure or mimic genuine cosmic signals.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
12 Dec. 2025
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The Skims founder debuted a bold new haircut in a molten gold gown that sparkled from every angle.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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Kendall Jenner sparkled in a baby blue Chanel corset gown, which was embroidered with sequins.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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While Judge and Stanton exhibited premium power, Schlittler flashed premium stuff.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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But Ware has had an up and down second NBA season that has flashed his intriguing potential as a three-and-D 7-footer at times and also has had Spoelstra publicly calling him out and challenging him other times.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Tomislav Ivisic of Croatia, who stands 7-foot-1, and his 7-2 twin brother Zvonimir have shined in March.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Tomislav Ivisic of Croatia, who stands 7-foot-1, and his 7-2 twin brother Zvonimir have shined in March.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Animated pixie dust twinkled on the screen, courtesy of the fairy, Tinker Bell.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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Coakley’s eyes twinkled with a sense of pride.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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The gratification was immediate; tears glistened on fans’ cheeks as the lights pulsed on stage.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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From the top of the mountain at Palisades Tahoe, the surrounding Sierra peaks glistened in the sun like frosted cupcakes.—
Gregory Thomas,
San Francisco Chronicle,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Glittered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glittered. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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