scintillant

adjective

Definition of scintillantnext
as in glistening

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scintillant
  1. glistening
  2. shimmering
  3. gleaming
  4. scintillating
  5. sparkling
  6. glittering
  7. shimmery
  8. blinding
Adjective
  • But many of the film’s most evocative images, often involving groups of soldiers, handsome and glistening and in varying stages of undress, remain just that — images without a strong connection to the larger storytelling.
    — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Frank O’Hara, with each glistening torso, never fails to tell you something true.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of glistening
Adjective
  • The images are of a shimmering ocean, kids running on the beach, sunshine, a wedding proposal and a wholesome graduation ceremony.
    — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Bryant also toted a Pink brand purse and added a shimmering silver belt with a bevy of Pink dog charms.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of shimmering
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
Definition of gleaming
Adjective
  • On what had been something of a sleepy early Saturday afternoon for the Washington Capitals, Ryan Leonard suddenly produced a scintillating effort that ignited the home team.
    — Des Bieler, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Dirt roads in the scintillating sunlight, near crashes, the cold crisp breeze of early spring, a breath of air in the summer heat.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of scintillating
Adjective
  • But Hayden said the Shuckers Union will have a pretty robust sparkling wine menu — one that isn’t just prosecco or just champagne, but the fun sparkling wines found around the world that usually fall in the middle of those two wines’ price points.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The country music legend’s love for towering heels with sparkling embellishments and unapologetically feminine glamour became as recognizable as her voice over the years.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of sparkling
Adjective
  • America’s national parks shine in the summertime, with spectacular mountain passes thawed for the season, sparkling lakes and glittering beaches at the peak of their allure, and blankets of wildflowers exploding into bloom.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
  • Now, revisit some of the most glittering diadems worn by Queen Mary, which later became favorites of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
    — Natasha Leake, Vanity Fair, 2 June 2026
Definition of glittering
Adjective
  • The actor's makeup is right on trend; a handful of makeup pros spotlighted mineral-y, shimmery shadow finishes like her bronzy color and its smoky—but not intensely smoky—finish as big looks to try this fall and winter.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The shimmery shade was used as eye shadow complimenting Nash-Betts’ long black lashes, and also paired as a gloss with brown lip liner to finish off the glam designed by Naima Jamal.
    — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of shimmery
Adjective
  • The maybe-faux marble in the bathroom is also somewhat blinding, as is the amount of track lighting.
    — Nora DeLigter, Curbed, 16 Oct. 2026
  • In the morning, the West Tavaputs Plateau was a blinding white.
    — Erwin A. Bauer, Outdoor Life, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of blinding
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