gleamed

Example Sentences

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The swan’s 10-foot wingspan gleamed in the sunlight, which was, dare I say, a hopeful sight.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 29, 2023

Skies gleamed pink, green and yellow as the aurora borealis illuminated parts of northern England.

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2023

"Is that…" her eyes gleamed, jaw dropping to the floor, as she placed both of her tiny hands over her heart.

From Salon • Aug. 13, 2023

But under sunny skies in Washington and Boston, Chicago and New York on Thursday afternoon, a digital clock with yellow numbers gleamed behind home plate and in center field.

From Washington Post • Mar. 30, 2023

The windows gleamed like beaten gold or silver, but now John saw, in the yellow light, how fine dust veiled their doubtful glory.

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin