gleam
Example Sentences
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His art isn’t even subtly political; it is futuristic, with a kind of sci-fi gleam.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
In Adamuz, where white buildings gleam among orange-lined streets, residents rushed to the town hall with supplies as news of the disaster spread.
From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026
Dollops of candied citrus gleam like jewels, Turbinado sugar crowns the loaf with a satisfyingly crackly crust, and the coffee whispers beneath it all, cutting through sweetness and coaxing out the pumpkin’s earthy depth.
From Salon • Dec. 18, 2025
But it’s the gleam in his eyes, the gusto in his delivery, that makes every line zing.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2025
“When the time comes,” Nathan said with a gleam in his eye, “the strength will be forthcoming, never fear.”
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
Vocabulary lists containing gleam
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