glitter

Example Sentences

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Behind the pomp and glitter, each school chooses an annual theme, often linked to Afro-Brazilian heritage, social or political commentary, mythology and environmental issues.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

Instead of incessant strobes and Charli clad in a slinky skirt, performing solo with no choreography, Johannes proposes backup dancers, green glitter, high wires and harnesses.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2026

At her funeral, her younger brother Kenley described her as like glitter, because "she sparkled everywhere she went".

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

“When I said goodbye to this job, to this life of opulence and glitter, images and adoration, the quest to be desired, I was saving my life.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2025

I guess some friends are just glitter, and some friends are glue.

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt