- present participle of glitter.
glittering
Example Sentences
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Right-back Ramos won 28 major trophies during a glittering career spent mostly at Real Madrid, while left-back Capdevila was less heralded but has Euros and World Cup medals to show for his efforts.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
That’s why some of the most miserable moments in his glittering career have come from the penalty spot.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Each one has hundreds of glittering silver stars attached.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
Outside, the home features a glittering lap pool that overlooks the ocean, while hedges that border the 1-acre property help to ensure complete privacy from prying eyes, something that Doherty is said to have prized.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026
And soon the sky seemed to wrap itself around them, a glittering blanket to protect them from the awful sights and sounds and smells of their ruined neighborhood.
From "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005" by Lauren Tarshis
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