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glister

verb

ˈgli-stər

Definition of glister

as in to gleam

to shoot forth bursts of light the dew glistered in the soft light of the early morning

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Among the rows of gleaming cars was a 1972 Chevy El Camino in Aztec gold, shown by owner Bob Barnes of Highland Park.

— Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
In front of the Jabara family, the turquoise waters of Torch Lake gleamed alluringly in the July heat.

— Rozina Ali, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of gleam

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The 59-year-old actress kept the summer vibes going at the Practical Magic 2 premiere on August 26, shimmering from head to toe in a seafoam green sequin gown that was dripping in pearls and gold chains.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
Under the shimmering sun of Tenerife, memory and the present become inseparably intertwined.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of shimmer

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During the same possession, the 6-foot, 280-pound Harris — who also plays on the Trojans’ offensive line — flashed for a quarterback pressure, forcing an errant pass.

— Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
Today, consumers are struggling with growing inflation and slowing entry-level hiring, and Jenner is turning from flashing her private jets and multiple mansions to highlighting the flash of rhinestones placed on her everyday goods.

— Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of flash

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Families filled the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne over April spring break, where a $100 million transformation made the island hotel absolutely glisten (the daily treat-and-cocktail cart in the lobby also helped).

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
The baseball-size crabcake arrives at your table, its jumbo lumps glistening and broiled to a gentle golden brown.

— Warren Rojas, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026

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