glisten
verb (used without object)
to reflect a sparkling light or a faint intermittent glow; shine lustrously.
is glistening
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present progressiveof glisten (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Rene is glistening with sweat and complains of pain in his rib, back and shoulder.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2022
The Superdome, once drenched in misery, is glistening again and hosting Super Bowls.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 10, 2018
Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, until the fruit is glistening and bubbling slightly, and the top is nicely browned.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 24, 2018
In the lane, snow is glistening — but the wind, it’s freezing.
From New York Times ● Dec. 18, 2013
The inner surface of the hole is glistening and, in a well-ripened cheese, a small quantity of clear brine, i.e., "tears" may be noted.
From Outlines of dairy bacteriology A concise manual for the use of students in dairying by Hastings, Edwin George
