as in glinted
to shoot forth bursts of light
fine china and stemware gleaming in the candlelight
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Recent Examples of gleamed
Its façade was covered with white tiles that gleamed in the morning light.
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Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
That experience — viewing such an alien terrain at close range as the sun gleamed over the horizon, highlighting the troughs and peaks of a foreign land — brought home for the crew how unique our home planet is.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
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
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
The china gleamed, the Waterford sparkled, and the silver was polished.
—Peter Folan, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025
Voukenas Petrides’s Split Tube Chair Also at Gallery FUMI, Greek designer duo Voukenas Petrides’s Split Tube Chair gleamed from the floor.
—Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 24 Nov. 2025
Using Essie’s Good as Gold layered with Lights Lacquer glitter, the team achieved nails that gleamed like jewelry.
—Essence, 14 Sep. 2025
Daylight gleamed on the blue and green waters of the cove.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
That experience — viewing such an alien terrain at close range as the sun gleamed over the horizon, highlighting the troughs and peaks of a foreign land — brought home for the crew how unique our home planet is.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
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
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
The china gleamed, the Waterford sparkled, and the silver was polished.
—Peter Folan, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025
Voukenas Petrides’s Split Tube Chair Also at Gallery FUMI, Greek designer duo Voukenas Petrides’s Split Tube Chair gleamed from the floor.
—Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 24 Nov. 2025
Using Essie’s Good as Gold layered with Lights Lacquer glitter, the team achieved nails that gleamed like jewelry.
—Essence, 14 Sep. 2025
Daylight gleamed on the blue and green waters of the cove.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gleamed
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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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Overlooked at Toledo, Alexander flashed during the Senior Bowl practice, where he was named the National Team’s top defensive lineman.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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According to Variety, the film's original script included one scene in which Jackson stared at himself in the mirror, capturing his gaze as police car lights flashed behind him, in 1993, just after the singer was accused of child molestation.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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Sporting a bob cut and bangs — a departure from her usual long brown hair — Loughin, 61, shimmered in a silver strappy dress by Rebecca Vallance.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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But the song, which Springsteen also performed in 2016, shimmered on stage with Lofgren and Morello trading guitar solos and Springsteen finding his upper register to provoke a lump-in-throat moment.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Chiney Ogwumike wowed in a two-piece ensemble that shimmered and sparkled in black sequins.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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Ma’s bow danced over the strings; Ax’s fingers glistened across the keys.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 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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The game in Italy is still haunted by Calciopoli, the crisis two decades ago that, among other things, shone an unflattering light on the power and influence behind the appointment of referees in Serie A.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Police tape was put up along part of the street and a spotlight was shone on the home.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The bride’s ensembles were designed by an Oscar-winning costume designer; film crews, photographers, and more than 1,000 reporters descended upon Monaco to cover the nuptials; the guest list glittered with international celebrity.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 Apr. 2026
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The red carpet glittered with A-listers and their equally high-profile dates.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Before a big night out or even just dinner with friends, lids twinkled, cheekbones caught the light from every angle, and lip gloss doubled as a mirror.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
22 Apr. 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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