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glitters

  • plural
    of glitter.
    glitter
    verb (used without object)
    to reflect light with a brilliant, sparkling luster; sparkle with reflected light.
  • present tense form
    of glitter (3rd person singular).
    glitter
    verb (used without object)
    to reflect light with a brilliant, sparkling luster; sparkle with reflected light.

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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