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to shoot forth bursts of light
fine china and stemware gleaming in the candlelight
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Recent Examples of gleaming
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2025
Esme Benjamin, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
All rooms feel spacious and sleek, thanks to 12-foot ceilings, six-foot-high windows, custom lighting and furnishings, and gleaming wood finishes.
—Sandra Ramani, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Pushed to the back of one carton, gleaming in its gold wrapper, was a single Salted Peanut Butter David Protein Bar.
—Rachel Sugar, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
Bright, young census surveyors show up and ask insinuating questions, issue casual threats behind gleaming smiles.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Jan. 2026
For nearly a century, the Oscars stood as a gleaming cathedral to Hollywood prestige, the pinnacle of artistic achievement.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
Williams points to these small moments, and poignant visions, as the representations of our hope, our resilience, our bright and gleaming futures.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
With this empowering Full Moon gleaming across your 2nd and 8th houses, the galactic focus is definitely on resources — especially ones shared with others.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
Besides the gleaming blue hull, the 60-footer has an open layout that encourages sociability while promoting privacy in areas like the sunbed at the stern or foredeck lounge.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
The trailer features stunning images of the massive gleaming white cube that was the centerpiece of the staging and Instagram-worthy shots of the pryo and special effects that made the tour a must-see for fans.
—Verb
Santostock Modern Gold Wall Sconces, Set of 2 With their gleaming hardware and cylindrical glass shades, these robust yet elegant sconces will transform your living space.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for gleaming
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Her world, fueled by her life, was the shining and irrefutable definition of integrity.—
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The best shining example of something that was influenced by us is the British version of The Office.—
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At first glance, Glass Mountain looks out of place—an irregular, pale, 15-foot mound glinting in the sunlight, as if someone dumped a pile of shiny shards in the middle of the desert.—
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And those iconic scenes of Brad Pitt casting his fishing line glinting in the sun?—
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Just as Victor appeared to break open, Jackson leaped into the air, stretched his right arm skyward and pulled down a dazzling one-handed catch at the 3-yard line.—
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No longer limited to skulking around on a bar cart, metallic finishes like aluminum and brass are in the midst of a dazzling comeback.—
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Its three glittering diamonds had a powerful effect on Sophie Rhys-Jones—rendering her speechless.—
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The skating ribbon at Maggie Daley Park in Chicago is an artificial trail that snakes a quarter-mile around towering climbing walls, with glittering skyscrapers for a backdrop.—
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In the late afternoon light, the forest leaves were luminous.—
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If luminous primers weren’t your jam either, let this be your sign to finally give this one a try.—
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Cap off your evening back at the hotel with a nightcap by the pool surrounded by shimmering city lights.—
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The black dress kept to the signature, body-hugging silhouette Jenner has come to love, with shimmering black sequin mesh that looked almost snake-like, and sheer embroidered side-paneling, delicate straps criss-crossing over the low back.—
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In the lobby proudly stands an 18-foot tree glistening with 5,100 lights.—
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Social-media users can’t get enough of Olive Jean’s reaction to the Christmas tree glistening in her forever home.—
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The third-year quarterback was brilliant, going 15-of-20 for 206 yards and three touchdowns.—
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Their effort to find a home in Overtown seemed futile until Miami-Dade County Commissioner Keon Hardemon, who grew up in Liberty City, conceived a brilliant idea.—
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“Gleaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gleaming. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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