agleam

Definition of agleamnext

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Adjective
  • Under his meticulous care, the gleaming red sports car has been souped up to generate 400-horsepower turbo performance, but retains much of the original features and feel.
    Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
  • 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.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2025
Adjective
  • As the doc’s creation Rocky (John Rivera), usually depicted as a glistening depiction of male beauty, appears here as a non-Adonis — a beefy, WWF-looking contender, in singlet and without a clue.
    Frank Rizzo, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Its four decks are decorated in sumptuous textiles, glistening marble, and deep colors accented with pops of gold—not to mention many replicas of Klimt’s work.
    Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Restaurants serve authentic Italian fare over similarly spectacularly views of the sea, while guests unwind over transformative treatments in the opulent Irene Forte Spa between dips in the shimmering pool.
    Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Apr. 2026
  • This sweet barrier island promises shimmering beaches, towering dunes, peaceful bike paths, kayak-ready waterways, and a darling historic downtown.
    Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Its primary food source is the winter firefly (Diaphanes lampyroides), which attracts mates with a continuous, non-flashing light.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Glaser, from a very glancing stylistic consideration, looks like a multicam by comparison.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2024
  • Even so, Joonam is too scattershot and distanced from culture and politics to resonate with the news — potentially the film’s greatest draw — in more than a glancing way.
    Caryn James, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Jan. 2023
Adjective
  • The county became a glittering crystal mecca not necessarily because of top-down industrial policy, but because of a nearly all-consuming drive to hustle.
    Louise Matsakis Rachel Zheng, Wired News, 20 Jan. 2026
  • The song eventually escalates into a lecherous, breathless, glittering climax of incandescent synthesizers and melodic moans—an erotic asphyxiation depicted as utterly glorious.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • The satirical elements, the rhythm of the show, and the sparkling performances of our cast and guest stars have always had a comedic bent.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
  • In Muskegon County, two neighboring school districts are competing for a sparkling trophy.
    CBS News, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • But perhaps most importantly, the plates ended up being a great way to fast-track the cleanup minus the hell of a putrid sink and a stack of filthy dishes in the blinding morning light.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
  • We're lifted out of the darkness this time, though, as a blinding light appears and Daniel ascends.
    Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Agleam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agleam. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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