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adjective

as in shining

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gleaming

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verb

present participle of gleam
as in glinting
to shoot forth bursts of light fine china and stemware gleaming in the candlelight

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Recent Examples of gleaming
Adjective
Under his meticulous care, the gleaming red sports car has been souped up to generate 400-horsepower turbo performance, but retains much of the original features and feel. — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026 The trailer features stunning images of the massive gleaming white cube that was the centerpiece of the staging and Instagram-worthy shots of the pryo and special effects that made the tour a must-see for fans. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2025
Verb
It’s only magnified by the gleaming white-stone beach and aquamarine water outside. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026 The Soft Symmetry is crafted in both a smooth calf leather, with a gleaming gold lock closure, and a vintage leather, with accompanying matte silver hardware that gives it an intentionally patinaed look and slouchy feel. — Talia Abbas, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026 Mermaidcore The scales of a mermaid tail have nothing on these gleaming glitter flake nails. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 17 Aug. 2026 In them, her prose tightens into something gleaming and aerodynamic. — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026 The supports reveal traces of the foundry in subtle raw pockets amid a gleaming finish. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026 Is the constant construction noise, and view-blocking berm, disturbing the vibe for the people behind those enormous, gleaming picture windows? — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 Bally’s intends to fulfill its obligations under the host agreement, according to sources, including the buildout of the gleaming 34-story hotel, which has already risen up to full height along the Chicago River at the future casino site. — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026 Gritting her teeth in the final few hundred meters, the Polish rider dug deep and with the sun gleaming behind her, raised her arms after crossing the line. — ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gleaming
  1. shining
  2. glinting
  3. dazzling
  4. glittering
  5. luminous
  6. shimmering
  7. brilliant
  8. glistening
Adjective
  • At a time of so much partisanship in Congress, especially related to health care, breakthrough legislation is a shining example of how commonsense policies that support patient care and innovation can achieve broad support.
    — Josh Makower, STAT, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Those memories will remain some of the most shining and unforgettable moments of my life.
    — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Definition of shining
Verb
  • Water rushes past, glinting silver in the light of the sun, just risen above the mountains that ring the bay.
    — Jonathan Wiggin, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The glinting metal of the Devil’s watch chain flashed in her mind, his hair and his teeth.
    — Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of glinting
Adjective
  • There was dancing, drinks and dazzling artifacts at the de Young Museum Thursday night.
    — Andrea Nakano, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • To promote quality tourism in exceptional destinations with a dazzling range of hotels.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of dazzling
Verb
  • Many travel editors are familiar with the landing at London City Airport, too, where the glittering city skyline shows itself like a mirage after high-altitude journeys.
    — Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The stadium is made of the same glittering marble used on the Acropolis, making the cleanup job delicate.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of glittering
Adjective
  • At the same time, the drops have suspended pigments that melt into the skin rather than sitting on top of it, creating a more even skin tone with a natural, slightly luminous finish.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026
  • White, meanwhile, instantly lightens an outfit to add a luminous, almost ethereal touch.
    — Emma Bocchi, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of luminous
Verb
  • Blunt even added long, shimmering drop earrings for a subtle hit of sparkle.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The towering style, standing around 5 to 6 inches, featured shimmering metallic uppers and pointed toes with buckle accents affixed to the toe boxes.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of shimmering
Adjective
  • One season excelling in Leipzig, as well as a brilliant showing at this summer’s World Cup, was enough to convince the top teams to start battling for his signature.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Keynes was one of the most brilliant economic minds of the twentieth century.
    — Dan Schawbel, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of brilliant
Verb
  • Finally, the six-point bull climbed out and walked off, with a fresh coat of mud glistening on his hide.
    — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 12 Aug. 2026
  • This lush set captures a garden at dawn, with dewdrops glistening alongside 3D orchids and calla lilies.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of glistening

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“Gleaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gleaming. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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