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Recent Examples of gleaming
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
Terry Ward, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
Concurrently, gleaming shopping centers and luxury condos have sprung up everywhere, including on the site of the airport depicted in the 1942 film Casablanca.
—Liza Foreman, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
There was, of course, one gleaming exception to the cultural stranglehold that Sinners versus One Battle After Another held last winter.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2026
Both had bought into the Soviet Union’s vision of Pripyat as a gleaming new city that would accompany the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
—Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
The service As polished as the gleaming white-and-grey marble everywhere, and more down-to-earth than the lavish décor might suggest.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Next to it is a giant Goliath crane, which can lift up to 30,000 tons in a single heave; a gleaming white Royal Caribbean cruise ship sits just a few docks away.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Thirteen-year-old boys flashing smiles over their birthday cakes, gleaming with happiness in the buttery glow of the candles.
—Jesmyn Ward, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
With just some warm water, dish soap and a little patience, your window screens can go from grimy to gleaming in an afternoon.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
Across the House’s upper two floors, connected by a gleaming wooden spiral staircase, club facilities merge business and pleasure.
—Terry Ward, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
Concurrently, gleaming shopping centers and luxury condos have sprung up everywhere, including on the site of the airport depicted in the 1942 film Casablanca.
—Liza Foreman, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
There was, of course, one gleaming exception to the cultural stranglehold that Sinners versus One Battle After Another held last winter.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2026
Both had bought into the Soviet Union’s vision of Pripyat as a gleaming new city that would accompany the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
—Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
The service As polished as the gleaming white-and-grey marble everywhere, and more down-to-earth than the lavish décor might suggest.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Next to it is a giant Goliath crane, which can lift up to 30,000 tons in a single heave; a gleaming white Royal Caribbean cruise ship sits just a few docks away.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Thirteen-year-old boys flashing smiles over their birthday cakes, gleaming with happiness in the buttery glow of the candles.
—Jesmyn Ward, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
With just some warm water, dish soap and a little patience, your window screens can go from grimy to gleaming in an afternoon.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gleaming
Adjective
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So naturally in a state that treats basketball like a religion and the sport’s biggest stars like royalty, nobody casts a bigger shadow in this community now than the slender 6-foot-6, 196-pound, 19-year-old freshman who changed Final Four weekend with one brilliant shining moment Sunday afternoon.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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At a time of so much partisanship in Congress, especially related to health care, breakthrough legislation is a shining example of how commonsense policies that support patient care and innovation can achieve broad support.—
Josh Makower,
STAT,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In the gutter, the usual New Orleans blend of litter and live-oak leaves was topped by a shimmering layer of pink fish scales glinting in the sun.—
Daniel Brook,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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The path down is picturesque, but peppered with black snakes glinting in the sun.—
Kristina Kasparian,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Some of the most beautiful nights of my life have been spent under the stars watching a meteor shower, comet or simply a dazzling Milky Way.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Pro baseball scouts have taken notice of his dazzling ability, with many in attendance behind home plate with radar guns in hand for each of his starts.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Most travel packages include flights to your destination of choice—whether that's sunny Miami or the glittering lights of Las Vegas.—
Paris Wilson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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Its glittering pin stripes nodded to traditional menswear, while the yellow leopard front patch was reminiscent of her feline debut.—
Alexandra Hildreth,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The mother-daughter duo both wore white ensembles, with Kourtney adding a pop of silver with her coat and Penelope going for luminous gold loafers.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Their luminous glow, ranging from the classic creamy white to delicate pinks and mysterious blacks, adds a touch of understated luxury to any ensemble.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Elsewhere, delicate capiz shells have been hand-cut and hand-painted to create wall coverings in shimmering shades of emerald green and metallic grey, and artworks by local creatives such as Yasser Al Mulla and Azzam Al Mannai adorn walls.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The presence of comb jellies and a marine plankton called dinoflagellates give the water a shimmering blue-green glow.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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From heirloom tiaras to glistening sapphires and an ocean’s worth of pearls, Elizabeth had a bijou box worth millions—composed of both new pieces and the 142 Crown Jewels that are passed from monarch to monarch.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
8 Apr. 2026
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He was hunched over, his shoulders rounded beneath the material of his dark blue blazer; his strong, square features were glistening with sweat.—
Ben Mezrich,
Vanity Fair,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Oscar Verhoeven delivered a brilliant slide tackle on Portland’s Kevin Kelsy near the Timbers goal.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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While visiting the naval base in Portsmouth in December 2017 for the commissioning ceremony of HMS Queen Elizabeth, the late monarch stood out in a brilliant purple outfit.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Gleaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gleaming. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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