glitter
verb (used without object)
to reflect light with a brilliant, sparkling luster; sparkle with reflected light.
glittering
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present participleof glitter.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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As a precision-minded songwriter, she bestowed a kind of emotional dignity on everyday characters in hardscrabble circumstances; as a glittering pop persona, she called constant attention to the artifice of her own A-list stardom.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo says this season is likely to be his last as a player after a glittering 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
But first, there was “Revolver” — a glittering array of musical chestnuts that we’re only just beginning to appreciate.
From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026
The first stars were glittering in the sky and on the warm breeze, the scent of earth and heart berries came to me.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
