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glint

[glint] / glɪnt /


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In his work exist iconic signs of beloved local establishments — like the Playpen — the blinding glint reflecting off downtown’s skyline, telephone poles regarded as totems.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 17, 2026

If it doesn’t glint in the light, I’m not interested.

From Salon Mar. 5, 2026

Netflix’s purchase of WBD would result in a “big market share” he says with a glint in his eye.

From Barron's Feb. 4, 2026

Doug feverishly bangs out a script and Griff, who plans to star in the remake, calls it “a masterpiece,” though the demented glint in Mr. Black’s eyes assures us it’s anything but.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 24, 2025

A glint of salve or some kind of cream was on her cheeks and neck.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott

A few of the people, including a man with a camera, stared at the sky, studying the way the smoke rose and shifted, letting in glints of light and then closing again.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 8, 2025

There are moments when Ewan McGregor’s performance — with its glints of hurt and anger — points to a tougher, truer, more nuanced movie than the one you’re watching.

From New York Times Feb. 14, 2024

These glints, or specular reflections, have been observed, for instance, on Saturn's largest moon, Titan, which helped to confirm the moon's large lakes.

From Science Daily Dec. 28, 2023

Cables snake everywhere, insulation glints in the sunlight, ceiling panels have yet to be fitted and protective coverings mask the floors - but the hard work is done.

From BBC Jun. 6, 2023

Her heavy-jawed face never moved as she glared at Malcolm; all he could see of it were two glints where her eyes caught the light.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman

Diver Mags Martin said: "Because we had torches, it glinted in the torchlight."

From BBC Jul. 31, 2025

Its dagger-like fangs glinted in the dim light.

From Slate Dec. 24, 2022

Steel blades glinted and perfectly white uniforms glowed.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 6, 2022

If there is any glimmer of hope in this dark time, it glinted in Uzbekistan earlier this month, when Putin met the leaders of India and China, Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping.

From Seattle Times Sep. 23, 2022

The polished stone glinted, and Pinmei felt as if she were offering a treat to rabid dogs.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin

His third delivery, one followed with a glinting glare, beat the edge of Henry Nicholls' bat.

From BBC Jun. 17, 2026

The small canvas shows a young woman set on a dark background, her head turned towards the viewer and a pearl earring glinting from beneath her blue and cream turban.

From Barron's Jan. 8, 2026

"It's like many, many thousands of rotating, glinting ruffled potato chips."

From Salon Apr. 4, 2025

Beneath that are breathtaking photos: sunlight glinting off a placid lake; a dirt road leading up a verdant hill; a haunting photo of the buttes at sunset — from a distance.

From Los Angeles Times May 20, 2024

It was uninhabited by humans but teeming with wildlife— iron-beaked gaganas flew overhead, glinting in the sun, and as the boat drew in, a cluster of small wildcats with luminescent fur went sprinting away.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell




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