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Recent Examples of glittering
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Paralleling her design work was a glittering, thrillingly chaotic music career.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2025
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
Beyond the breathtaking entrance, with its twin staircases, wrought iron railings, and a glittering chandelier, Hotel Casa del Mar has 129 guest rooms and 16 suites, including multi-bedroom ocean-view suites and three two-story Penthouse Suites.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Entering the 53-floor neoclassical building is a feast for the eyes: the glamorous lobby is complete with a marble grand staircase and glittering chandeliers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Paralleling her design work was a glittering, thrillingly chaotic music career.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2025
Verb
In a bravura performance, Llúcia Garcia stars as 18-year-old Marina, who travels to the glittering seaside town of Vigo determined to uncover information on her father.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
Beyond the breathtaking entrance, with its twin staircases, wrought iron railings, and a glittering chandelier, Hotel Casa del Mar has 129 guest rooms and 16 suites, including multi-bedroom ocean-view suites and three two-story Penthouse Suites.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glittering
Adjective
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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
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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
Verb
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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
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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
Adjective
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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
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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
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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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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
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In Muskegon County, two neighboring school districts are competing for a sparkling trophy.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Adjacent to this institution is the shining star of the Costa Mesa arts community, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, with a mission to entertain, educate, and engage the community.—
Sharael Kolberg,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Moniak, meanwhile, continues flashing star power.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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In the past, even when Gobert has done his job to the best of anyone’s abilities, Jokic has often found answers in the form of knocking down outside jumpers or by flashing his feathery touch in the midrange.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Tina Knowles dazzles in a shimmery black dress at Bobbi Kristina's Serenity House 5th Annual Celebration Of Serenity Sneaker Ball on April 26 in Los Angeles.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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The 82-foot infinity saltwater pool on the ninth floor serves bright, refreshing bites and resort-y drinks in a setting that’s extra atmospheric thanks to Bangkok’s third-tallest tree, a sampong, which emerges from an elliptical opening to shade the breezy lagoon with its shimmery canopy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Glittering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glittering. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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