as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
under a canopy of winkling stars, the campers bedded down for the night
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Infused with a generous amount of hydrating passion fruit oil and softening fig-pulp extract, the bullet glides on effortlessly, leaving behind hydrated lips with a layer of gorgeous, gleaming color on top.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
15 May 2025 -
Skip Sprays and Shines While gleaming leaves look great, synthetic leaf shine sprays are likely to do more harm than good.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2025
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The new Steelers defensive lineman flashes his quick, strong hands and fluid hips, defeating the guard with a swim move.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Warning signs are flashing for our economy: Inflation is rising and 82% of Americans are already worried about a potential recession.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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As evening sets in, grab a front-row seat by the water to catch the sunset, then cozy up under twinkling café lights with a s’mores kit in hand, perfect for roasting around the resort’s firepit.—
Angela Caraway-Carlton,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2025
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Note that this is why planets typically don’t twinkle.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
15 May 2025
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Here, Gerdes created an airy, cohesive container with delicate, shimmering flowers of alyssum and ‘Glitz’ euphorbia, pops of pale purple ‘Starfish’ petunia blooms, soft mounds of velvety artemisia, and trailing silver tendrils of dichondra.—
Mike Irvine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2025
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The shimmering elements of Fanning’s gown cascaded down the design of her dress.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
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The former just sparkled on the cover of Sports Illustrated in a glittering green two-piece set that looks like this one from Amazon.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Instead, try drinking sparkling water and eating more fish and whole grains.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Spritz on just a little and polish with a rag or cloth to make the leaves of artificial plants shine, giving them the illusion of being real.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
25 May 2025
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During the show, military service members and their families are showcased, and a spotlight is shined on those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.—
Janelle Ash , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2025
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Photo: Courtesy New Ravenna Easily transfixed by sunlight glinting off gold jewelry?—
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2025
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Sunlight glints off what looks like fishing wire strewn through the trees and bushes.—
Eleanor Beardsley,
NPR,
12 Apr. 2025
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The actress carried a matching teal purse and gemstone necklace. 12 of 12 Dakota Johnson For the Kering Women in Motion Awards, Dakota Johnson wore a glittering Gucci gown with a halter neckline and sheer skirt.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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Deals, a jetliner and lifted Syria sanctions In Qatar, Trump will take part in a second glittering state dinner and seek to strike commercial deals.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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“Winkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winkle. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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