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as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
the diamond ring scintillated in the sunlight
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Recent Examples of scintillate
At this point in the first round, however, a 6-4, 244-pound pocket passer with 4.43-second speed in the 40-yard dash and scintillating skills as a deep thrower might be too attractive for Carroll to ignore.
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Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2023
From the inland hills of Lake Garda, the winery produces this scintillating rosé from a blend of corvina, molinara, corvinone and rondinella.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 25 May 2023
After a career creating picture books for children, Keats—born Jacob Ezra Katz—had gone back in memory to the scrappy milieu of his early years and recorded all sorts of scintillating details.
—Meghan Cox Gurdon, wsj.com, 12 May 2023
His shooting splits are scintillating with 70 shot attempts in three games: 66% on two-pointers, 41.2% from three, and 85.7% at the foul line.
—Shane Young, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023
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Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2023
From the inland hills of Lake Garda, the winery produces this scintillating rosé from a blend of corvina, molinara, corvinone and rondinella.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 25 May 2023
After a career creating picture books for children, Keats—born Jacob Ezra Katz—had gone back in memory to the scrappy milieu of his early years and recorded all sorts of scintillating details.
—Meghan Cox Gurdon, wsj.com, 12 May 2023
His shooting splits are scintillating with 70 shot attempts in three games: 66% on two-pointers, 41.2% from three, and 85.7% at the foul line.
—Shane Young, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scintillate
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Lastly, feel your best knowing your skin sparkles like Edward Cullen.Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 11 Dec. 2024
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The bar will also be serving up sparkling champagne, classic martinis and more.Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
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Thousands of such boards gleam flatly under the glaring LED ceiling lights.Vince Beiser, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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Calvin Klein Double-Breasted Rain Jacket with Hood Look chic and pulled together even on rainy or snowy days with this double-breasted trench, which features a double-breasted silhouette with gleaming snaps, peaked lapels, deep angled pockets, and a convenient hood.Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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However, for Chiquis, the sheen of these triumphs glows within a transformative darkness.Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Trump's transition also released what essentially amounted to a hype video Tuesday, touting some senators' glowing remarks about Hegseth.Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
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Sims can leap with the best of them and has flashed the potential to rebound at a high level, but costly mistakes on offense have hurt his opportunities this season.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 Dec. 2024
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If your submission is correct, the terms will flash in the category color and will be removed from the board.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Simply update your current greenery with metallic accents by spraying add-ons like pinecones and magnolia leaves in shimmering gold or silver.Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024
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In the primary bedroom, a mirror framed in shimmering 23-karat gold appears to float beneath dentil crown molding, and in the wife’s dressing room, another vintage Murano chandelier hangs from a ceiling panel hand-embroidered by artist Sophie Coryndon.Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recommended Joy Five years after fire, a shining Notre Dame is ready to reopen its doors Two Republican Jersey Shore-area congressmen, Mr. Smith and U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew, have called on the military to shoot down the drones, citing safety concerns.Bruce Shipowski, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Dec. 2024
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The North Node of Destiny will shine a light on your third house of communication, learning, neighborhood connections, and close friends, as well as siblings.Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 13 Dec. 2024
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Same goes for its new blurring lip liners and glistening lip glosses.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
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Citrus, dark berry, cedar, ambergris, vetiver, wood, and moss fuse to create a clean and comfortable atmosphere for your home (and the jar glistens with its festive design).Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
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The days leading up to Christmas are some of the most special—when our homes are filled with twinkling lights, cheerful decorations, and the cozy, unmistakable feeling of holiday magic.Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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Santa's Favorite Watering Hole at Vinyl The vibe: The popular South End hangout spot is turning up its holiday spirit with festive decor, twinkling lights and seasonal cocktails throughout December.Laura Barrero, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
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