- present participle of glitter.
glittering
Example Sentences
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Glittering fascination led some of this second group into real depths.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026
Glittering lights, champagne towers and carefully curated period decor created an atmosphere of celebration and indulgence.
From Salon • Nov. 2, 2025
Glittering, strange spaceships appear and hover over every major city on Earth; yes, that's familiar.
From Scientific American • Jun. 18, 2023
Glittering from head to toe in a dark sequined pantsuit and dazzling earrings, Maye strode onto the Quality Hill stage to feast on the bounty of the Great American Songbook.
From Washington Post • Sep. 20, 2019
Glittering dust fell from her arm, as it moved.
From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman
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