as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
this seemingly dull opal really glistens in full light
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Recent Examples of glisten
Jay D. Weissberg, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2025
And Finally… YouTube/Everton FC Monday night was meant to be all about Everton as their glistening new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock hosted a match for the first time.
—Ali Rampling, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 5 Jan. 2024
Most lip oils tend to lose their glisten on me after about 20 minutes and either dry my lips out further or leave splotchy color behind.
—Lindsey Metrus, Peoplemag, 30 May 2023
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Verb
In the best scene, Tereza and Roberta wash themselves using buckets of glistening water, their bodies responding to the physical pleasure, enhanced by sunlight and the sense of communion between two women who choose to float into the future on their own steam.
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As the twinkle of bulbous holiday ornaments fade away, the gilded glisten of the 2024 Golden Globes arrives, and EW has some bold predictions for winners in the major categories that could be handed out during Sunday's ceremony.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for glisten
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The fragrance’s golden bottle gleamed at the center of the activation.—
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Read expert advice to keep your furniture gleaming.—
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Millions of people in the United States, Canada, Europe, China and beyond were able to view the glow of the northern lights.—
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The Blue Dragon - Always evening under the glow of ethereal lanterns, guests can enjoy Pan-Asian cuisine as dazzling neon dragons chase across the walls or curl up with a cocktail at The Tiger Bar.—
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Scientists have long suspected that the distant ice giant hosts shimmering light displays, based on fleeting hints from the Voyager 2 probe's flyby and observations of similar activity on Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus.—
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In the early 1980s, Saint Phalle created a namesake perfume with a bottle featuring a sculpted snake; in turn, Bohan made for Saint Phalle a shimmering gold pantsuit and headpiece inspired by her serpent to wear for the perfume’s launch event (which Warhol hosted).—
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Gyllenhaal, while sturdy enough with the language, achieves only intermittent glints of Iago’s venomous vitality.—
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In the dark, the screen glints in Gary/Greg’s cold, dead eyes.—
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Despite these limitations, Anderson says the study is important for shining a light on the need for inclusivity.—
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How your doctor responds to this conversation will help shine light on the best way to proceed, Arin says.—
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The butter-yellow rectangular frames add a subtle pop of color without being too bold, and the UV400 lenses help reduce glare while keeping your eyes protected.—
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The national glare, to those working there, is getting old.—
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Make cake batter: Beat cake mix, sparkling water, oil, eggs, 1 package of the pudding mix, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.—
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Many women’s dress watches are adorned with sparkling details on both the face and the band, making for a truly dazzling display.—
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There is one thing to note, however, that could be a glimmer of hope.—
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Any hope of the U.S. team making the final in San Francisco after glimmers of a good performance — like being in third place during the final race — evaporated as the crew struggled to maintain stable flight on its frisky F50 boat.—
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“Glisten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glisten. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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