as in shimmering
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as in sparkling
to give off sparks
we watched contentedly as our campfire scintillated in the darkness
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as in gleaming
to shoot forth bursts of light
the diamond ring scintillated in the sunlight
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Recent Examples of scintillating
Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
More about Bad Bunny's halftime performance Bad Bunny’s scintillating 13-minute halftime spectacle was filled with cultural references, a wedding, and handing one of his new Grammys to a little boy.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
The other scintillating confession comes in the back of an SUV when Ratner drags it out of Melania that her favorite musician is Michael Jackson.
—Amy Nicholson, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
Presumably it will be assembled from all the scintillating footage Brett Ratner had to leave on the cutting room floor.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 8 Feb. 2026
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Good idea, too, after the absolutely scintillating back-and-forth, forth-and-back spectacle Friday night at Viejas Arena.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
More about Bad Bunny's halftime performance Bad Bunny’s scintillating 13-minute halftime spectacle was filled with cultural references, a wedding, and handing one of his new Grammys to a little boy.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
The other scintillating confession comes in the back of an SUV when Ratner drags it out of Melania that her favorite musician is Michael Jackson.
—Amy Nicholson, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
Presumably it will be assembled from all the scintillating footage Brett Ratner had to leave on the cutting room floor.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scintillating
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
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The simple yet smart tool uses steam to loosen dirt, grime, food residue, and splatters for a sparkling clean microwave—no heavy scrubbing required.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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Streep, 76, channeled Miranda Priestly by wearing a statement-making red cape coat from Givenchy by Sarah Burton's Fall 2026 collection, accessorized with black leather opera gloves, black Stuart Weitzman shoes, sparkling David Yurman jewelry and large black oversized glasses.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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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
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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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Depending on the evening, dinner is served outside under the open sky or inside a softly glowing hoop house.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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What's left behind is a glowing core, known as a white dwarf, which is sending out radiation that causes the gas shells to glow.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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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“Scintillating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scintillating. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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