- present participle of glisten.
glistening
Example Sentences
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From his office overlooking the glistening waterway, the third generation fish merchant gestures to the horizon.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Flanking a stage near the monorail station, you’ll find a glistening white tower, the work of artist and activist Nikkolas Smith, who has adopted the term “artivist.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026
A salmon so consistently coral, so perfectly sliced that it melts in your mouth, glistening with so much naturally rich Omega-3s that it’s like a fatty halo shining on the plate.
From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026
"It doesn't do the work for you," said Bills, his forehead glistening with sweat.
From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026
A rat scuttled from the shadows, dragging a glistening chunk of meat or viscera.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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