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glitter

[glit-er] / ˈglɪt ər /




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Tiny bits of glitter are embedded in our tiles, a bright reminder of Scott and the beauty and joy he brought to even the most mundane tasks.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

How to get the look: Fairycore-inspired make-up is in, which means sparkles, face gems and glitter.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

"There's a big leap, massively, between running for office and campaigning, and all the glitter that comes with it, and then getting your hands dirty for the long haul," he adds.

From BBC Jun. 2, 2026

Amazon is now awash with squishy products: There is a cheese squishy, glitter dumpling squishies and even a squishy that resembles a stick of butter.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 28, 2026

I caught the glitter of a tear in his eye.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

Dahl’s wit may be mostly used for emotional vivisection, but it still glitters.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 24, 2026

All that glitters isn’t gold, but it’s easy to see why investors will continue to take a shine to it—and other metals—even after their historic run.

From Barron's Jan. 30, 2026

Adams acknowledged that while all that glitters is not gold, the Rams’ foundation under McVay and their personnel and mindset give them an opportunity to be a championship-caliber team.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2025

The glass panels gleam in the sun, like an outsize version of the prismatic bluish-purple gem that glitters in the light.

From BBC Oct. 23, 2024

The snow glitters under an alien sun in a million points of light.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

They glittered in gold platform heels, black and tan powersuits, and fur-lined wool dresses for the winter chill lingering in Washington.

From Salon Mar. 19, 2026

They also didn’t reinvest farm income or Exxon’s dividends, and they picked another specific date when gold had glittered.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 27, 2026

They were all glittered up before that, then I walk in with my flip-flops and tank tops.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 24, 2025

In coordinated outfits designed by Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles, the girls glittered in green at the Grammys and, in the “Survivor” video, projected strength in matching camo prints.

From New York Times Oct. 20, 2023

The two sky lakes were frozen solid, and the trio of glasshouses glittered with a light sheen of ice.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

This film is not merely glittering debris, as some have posited, nor is it style over substance; it’s a campfire story told by Thatcher’s unearthly orator.

From Salon Aug. 17, 2026

Makhachev, who is a former lightweight world champion, extended his glittering record to 29 wins and one defeat, while 28-year-old Machado Garry suffered the second loss of his 19-fight career.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

The former lightweight champion made his UFC debut in 2015 and has gone on to build a glittering resume, winning 17 of his 18 fights in the promotion.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

They brilliantly reveal Babitz’s eye for the deep shallow as well as explore the porous boundary between the largely self-inflicted injuries of her private life and the glittering sheen of her public persona.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

She was gazing at a great, glittering block of ice when she stumbled and fell, and suddenly her smooth body was sliding downhill.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown




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