glittering

Example Sentences

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After appearing to end her glittering career four years ago, the 23-time Grand Slam champion stunned the sporting world on Monday with her shock announcement that she would compete in the Queen's Club doubles.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

No matter how beautifully it played in England or how ambitiously it spent its money, the most glittering prize in club soccer remained hopelessly out of reach.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Bianca Andreescu stood with the US Open trophy aloft, smiling as glittering confetti fell all around her on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Willy Chavarria sunglasses on, textured Ferragamo trousers glittering with each camera flash, she strides through without pausing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

It floated in the air, glittering in the moonlight like bits of gold dust.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff