as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
under a canopy of winkling stars, the campers bedded down for the night
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Less than two weeks after Luis Enrique’s appointment, the first team took up residence at the club’s gleaming new training centre, the PSG Campus, in Poissy, 25 kilometres west of central Paris.—
Tom Williams, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
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The historic fantasy of the Great White Way as a glamorous montage of gleaming marquees, sparky backstage romances, and elegant audiences reveling in black tie was a Hollywood concoction, arguably false from the start.—
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The typically more boring corner of Wall Street has been flashing signals of stress this week that have been serious enough to demand attention from both Wall Street and President Trump.—
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With bond markets flashing warning signs while Americans sleep, investors risk missing a major shift.—
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Turn your porch into a calming oasis with twinkling fairy lights, or upgrade your front yard with in-ground pathway lighting or solar sconces.—
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The wall is programmable and lights up with twinkling star effects, colors and strobes.—
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What are the restaurants at Celestial Park at Epic Universe? Celestial Park has multiple eateries, giving guests different cuisines to choose from: Full Service Atlantic - Situated near a shimmering pool named for the Roman sea god Neptune, Atlantic specializes in surf and turf.—
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In a large Dutch oven over medium-high, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil until shimmering.—
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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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If the first season explored Hawaii, the second season shone a light on Sicily, and the third season doubled as a tour of Thailand, the fourth season will no doubt embed its viewers in another glamorous, intriguing locale.—
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Varada Sethu shines as the Doctor’s new companion, Belinda Chandra.—
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For the occasion, the office of the local governor had prepared an elaborate ceremony, with a military band and an honor guard standing at attention, the bayonets of their rifles glinting in the sun.—
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Now in its sixth year, the Redondo Beach music extravaganza will boast another electrifying lineup that can only be rivaled by the cathartic ocean breeze blowing off the glinting Pacific.—
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On Monday night, a glittering crowd stepped out to celebrate the store’s opening, before heading over to Palazzo Serbelloni to wander through its halls and take in the homewares collection.—
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Smoke favors a dapper gray three-piece suit and flat cap, while Stack, gold tooth caps glittering in his mouth, is more ostentatious in his burgundy fedora with matching tie and pocket square.—
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“Winkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winkle. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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