gleam
noun
a flash or beam of light.
Example Sentences
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A silver court gown like the one Marie Antoinette wore at her wedding gleams in the central case.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 8, 2026
Cassandra Peterson understands the power of a movie night — or more specifically, the kind of movie night that wobbles between horror and hilarity, where the fake blood maybe gleams brighter than the budget.
From Salon ● Oct. 27, 2025
However, he praised Smith for his performance and noted he was a "natural fit for the role of Dr Stockmann" and "gleams with authority" throughout.
From BBC ● Feb. 21, 2024
Most intriguing is a hand-size squid that gleams ruby red.
From National Geographic ● Feb. 13, 2024
Ahead of us, the forest stretches wide, and the onyx and gold gate that leads to Uhuru gleams among the trees.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
