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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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The shimmering gold dress featured an Art Deco pattern of tiled pieces sparkling under the light.Julia Teti, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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Both sparkled in Ralph Lauren, one of the event’s sponsors, Diaz, 52, in all black and Moore in a glittering metallic gold gown.John Russell, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Allen was not the first to be enthralled by this charismatic bird, the largest woodpecker in the U.S., with stunning black-and-white plumage, gleaming white bill and yellow eyes.Tim Gallagher, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
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Then there’s the incredible Michigan Central Station, revived by a $1 billion investment from Ford, which has turned the onetime symbol of urban decay into a gleaming innovation lab intended to spark creativity — and plenty of hometown pride — in the Corktown neighborhood.Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
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Users can see a developing fire on the map, represented by a glowing yellow dot well before its perimeter is reported to the NIFC.Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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One key incumbent appeared to be heading off a possible upset: That was Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard, who seemed likely to continue his astounding run as the only Republican to hold countywide office, even as Oakland County seemingly glows a brighter blue with each election.Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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Pictures of veterans — dozens of our kids’ aunts and uncles and cousins and grandparents — flashed across the screen as students sang solemnly about why their service matters.Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024
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Pulling back his button-up shirt collar, Mr. Hegseth flashed a tattoo of what is sometimes known as the Jerusalem cross, adopted by some extremists and widely on display among Jan. 6 rioters.Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Nov. 2024
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Queen Camilla shimmered in what's informally known as the Aquamarine Ribbon Tiara, making her debut in the headpiece.Janine Henni, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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The aspens that have leaves left are shimmering gold.Erik Kain, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Queen Camilla is shining one of Queen Elizabeth's tiaras, a brand new addition to her royal rotation.Janine Henni, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Here's a hint: The traffic tightens near this spot Where our former First Lady shines.Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
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Mixed Metals Your tree will glisten like never before by mixing silver, gold, or bronze decor.Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
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Her buildings sway in the wind and glisten in the light.Grace Edquist, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
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Shadow details are maintained while looking dark, and in one scene of a valley at dusk, the lights of houses twinkle brightly without showing any light bloom.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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Andaz Mexico City Condesa, Mexico Every December, Mexico City transforms into a holiday wonderland with twinkling lights, a grand tree in the Zócalo (main square) and Christmas markets selling seasonal treats.Roger Sands, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Scintillate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scintillate. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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