glistened

Example Sentences

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The sweat that glistened on his arms and soaked his shirt as he bowled in the baking heat of Saturday.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2025

Sweat glistened on his head and pooled on his undershirt.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2024

Before that, I had a mermaid-inspired gel nail set that glistened like when the sun beats on tropical waters.

From Salon • Aug. 11, 2024

Clearly moved, Chapman’s eyes glistened when the crowd roared as she played the 1988 song’s unforgettable guitar riff.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 5, 2024

Aunty Uju’s ex-boyfriend, Olujimi, was different, nice-looking and smooth-voiced; he glistened with a quiet polish.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie