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adjective

Definition of scintillatingnext
as in shimmering

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verb

present participle of scintillate
1
as in sparkling
to give off sparks we watched contentedly as our campfire scintillated in the darkness

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2
as in gleaming
to shoot forth bursts of light the diamond ring scintillated in the sunlight

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Recent Examples of scintillating
Adjective
Eloy Room made 15 saves in a scintillating performance in goal, securing the country's first-ever World Cup point. — Russell Lewis, NPR, 22 June 2026 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 Winning the quadrennial tournament is considered the crowning achievement of a player’s career, and previous editions have seen some scintillating and era-defining performances from the GOATs over the decades. — Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 June 2026 That man is none other than Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, whose scintillating seven-save masterpiece against Spain earlier this week has grown his social media follower count from one measured in the thousands to tens of millions in a little more than three days. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for scintillating
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scintillating
  1. shimmering
  2. sparkling
  3. gleaming
  4. glistening
  5. glowing
  6. glittering
  7. flashing
  8. glinting
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
Verb
  • Cloudy, lightly sparkling and only available during harvest, Sturm gives wine lovers a fleeting glimpse of fermentation while celebrating one of Austria’s oldest traditions.
    — Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • While the bodice of the dress was mostly fitted, the skirt had a flowing quality with sheer, sparkling details.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 June 2026
Definition of sparkling
Verb
  • There was one American flag sign lit, with some storefront decor gleaming red, white and blue, but the heat seemingly scared most away from celebrating July 4 before Saturday's big day.
    — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Experiential businesses are the gleaming gemstones within the consumer discretionary bucket.
    — Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 2 July 2026
Definition of gleaming
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
Verb
  • In February 2004, Hargitay was glowing alongside Hermann at the Writers Guild Awards.
    — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
  • While the show continued as scheduled, spectators could only see colors glowing through the marine fog.
    — Evgenia Anastasakos, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of glowing
Verb
  • Her nails were a medium length with a rounded shape and each nail featured its own glittering motif, with a metallic silver base coat serving as the foundation for the large gemstones placed in the center of each finger.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 1 July 2026
  • Veteran creatives who helped launch the musical reunite on tour, describing the show’s glittering escapism as a balm for audiences in anxious, overwhelming times.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Definition of glittering
Adjective
  • Its primary food source is the winter firefly (Diaphanes lampyroides), which attracts mates with a continuous, non-flashing light.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
Definition of flashing
Verb
  • In their gowns and bowties, guests giddily slurp mounds of glinting caviar off the back of their hand.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 June 2026
  • No one wanted to stand behind the commanding warriors, draped in blankets and furs, brass hoops in their earlobes, medals and wampum on their strong chests, silver armbands glinting in the light.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Definition of glinting

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