gleamed

Example Sentences

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The swan’s 10-foot wingspan gleamed in the sunlight, which was, dare I say, a hopeful sight.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 29, 2023

New floorboards, cabinets, fixtures, lights and walls gleamed.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2023

Skies gleamed pink, green and yellow as the aurora borealis illuminated parts of northern England.

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2023

"Is that…" her eyes gleamed, jaw dropping to the floor, as she placed both of her tiny hands over her heart.

From Salon • Aug. 13, 2023

I was on the point of risking Mr. Rochester’s displeasure by disobeying his orders, when the light once more gleamed dimly on the gallery wall, and I heard his unshod feet tread the matting.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë