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
  • The base is a matte cat-eye, but the whole design is finished with a shiny top coat for a glistening melted-Popsicle effect.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 July 2026
  • The 75,000 square foot, multi-level space attracts world famous DJs and guests and exists as a glistening jewel in the crown of Caesars Palace’s broad range of entertainment venues.
    — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of glistening
Adjective
  • For her glam, the 29-year-old actress stunned in rosy makeup, sharp eyebrows, and a shimmering lip.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 2 July 2026
  • Many of the pieces in the house were created by Jeff’s sister, Pam Goldblum, and her husband, Jeff Kaisershot, including a massive Gainsborough-esque painting of a fine lady that commands the stairwell beside a shimmering Murano glass chandelier.
    — Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 1 July 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
  • The 19-year-old Bulgarian was runner-up in Formula 3 last year and has made a scintillating start to his Formula 2 career, scoring four wins in the opening six rounds.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • The action-adventure heist flick was directed by Guy Ritchie who has a knack for making scintillating cinema.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of scintillating
Adjective
  • American sparkling wine has come a long way in a very short period of time with winemakers crafting award-winning world class expressions that rival those with centuries of winemaking craft.
    — Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • The disposable wand purifies red, white and sparkling wines while enhancing the natural taste, aroma and color of the wine.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 June 2026
Definition of sparkling
Adjective
  • The county became a glittering crystal mecca not necessarily because of top-down industrial policy, but because of a nearly all-consuming drive to hustle.
    — Louise Matsakis Rachel Zheng, Wired News, 20 Jan. 2026
  • The song eventually escalates into a lecherous, breathless, glittering climax of incandescent synthesizers and melodic moans—an erotic asphyxiation depicted as utterly glorious.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
Definition of glittering
Adjective
  • Her short hair was worn in a sleek style, and her glam included shimmery gold and pink highlights.
    — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 25 June 2026
  • The reflective finish was reminiscent of patent leather and picked up the shimmery tones on her eyes too.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 23 June 2026
Definition of shimmery
Adjective
  • The sun was blinding, my lone witness.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 June 2026
  • Vinícius Júnior’s extensive and varied skill set includes blinding speed, dazzling dribbling tricks, and the ability to effortlessly slip past defenders.
    — Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 June 2026
Definition of blinding
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