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glistened

VERB

shimmer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

flicker gleam glimmer glint glitter glow shine sparkle twinkle

STRONG

coruscate flash glance glare glister scintillate

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dull

Example Sentences

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The sweat that glistened on his arms and soaked his shirt as he bowled in the baking heat of Saturday.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2025

Sweat glistened on his head and pooled on his undershirt.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2024

Before that, I had a mermaid-inspired gel nail set that glistened like when the sun beats on tropical waters.

From Salon • Aug. 11, 2024

Recalling those days, her eyes glistened as she spoke about the way Churchill inspired the nation.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2024

The web glistened in the light and made a pattern of loveliness and mystery, like a delicate veil.

From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White