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

The easy thing then would have been to play it safe and hire a big name from the glittering ranks of unemployed managers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

There’s no more reason for Kelly to feign deference to journalistic standards, because there’s no more glittering future in them.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

With Big Bear Lake glittering in the distance, he raises each foot in a kneading motion — evoking a bald eagle massage.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

All those little windows in the French doors allowed the shimmer of moonlight to come in and kiss everything in the room with a glittering silver dust.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall