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glittering

ADJECTIVE
gleaming
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST


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There’s no more reason for Kelly to feign deference to journalistic standards, because there’s no more glittering future in them.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

The Met Gala hosted some of music's most glittering stars: Madonna, Cher and Stevie Nicks are all in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

With Big Bear Lake glittering in the distance, he raises each foot in a kneading motion — evoking a bald eagle massage.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

It would have been a sad end for Salah, who announced last month that he would leave after a glittering nine-year spell at Anfield, in which he has scored 257 goals in 435 appearances.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

And then she sighed in deep relief before exploding into a million golden pieces of sunshine, glittering as she finally moved on.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland




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