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gleam

[gleem] / glim /




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Since then, every major chapter of Trump’s story has been suffused with the gleam of his favorite metal.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

His art isn’t even subtly political; it is futuristic, with a kind of sci-fi gleam.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

There's almost no kissing, and the disco is a million miles from the hedonistic gleam of Studio 54.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Places where glazes gleam like car paint, espumas suspend among dough sheets, croissants of a million layers.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026

“That’s a no-no, milady,” the imp said, a cold gleam in its eyes.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley




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