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"Glittertind":{
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"definitions":{
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"mountain 8110 feet (2472 meters) high in the Jotunheim Mountains of south central Norway; highest in Scandinavia":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8gli-t\u0259r-\u02cctin"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-120015",
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"type":[
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"geographical name"
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]
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},
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"Gliwice":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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"city west of Katowice in Silesia , southwestern Poland population 186,500":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[
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"gli-\u02c8v\u0113t-se"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-082102",
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"type":[
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"geographical name"
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]
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},
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"glide":{
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"antonyms":[
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"flounder",
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"struggle"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": a calm stretch of shallow water flowing smoothly":[],
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": a less prominent vowel sound produced by the passing of the vocal organs to or from the articulatory position of a speech sound \u2014 compare diphthong":[],
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": portamento":[],
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": semivowel":[],
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": the act or action of gliding":[],
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": to cause to glide":[],
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": to descend gradually in controlled flight":[],
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": to fly in a glider":[],
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": to go or pass imperceptibly":[
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"hours glided by"
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],
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": to move smoothly, continuously, and effortlessly":[
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"swans gliding over the lake"
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],
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": to produce a glide (as in music or speech)":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Verb",
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"The swans glided over the surface of the lake.",
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"We watched the skiers glide down the slope.",
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"The pilot glided to a safe landing after the engine failed.",
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"The pilot glided the plane to a safe landing.",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
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"The Moon will glide into Sagittarius later on, lightening the mood considerably. \u2014 Chicago Tribune , 12 June 2022",
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"This mess-free solid balm stick is made of one-quarter urea (a naturally occurring moisturizer in skin), plant butters and refreshing peppermint oil; glide it over feet to help repair rough skin. \u2014 April Franzino, Good Housekeeping , 26 Apr. 2022",
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"McFadden can glide across a balance beam on her hands and scramble up a rope with ease. \u2014 Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun , 6 Apr. 2022",
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"Since curly hair can be more prone to breakage, this Super Slip Conditioner will allow your comb to glide easily through your hair, reducing any pulling or tension on your strands. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 26 May 2022",
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"For example, stingrays need to glide through water to the bottom and dig in the sand. \u2014 Sheryl Devore, chicagotribune.com , 10 Jan. 2022",
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"Walking on Autopilot Prakash and Bull started off expecting the cilia to glide over surfaces, with a thin layer of fluid separating animal and substrate. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 16 Mar. 2022",
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"The band \u2014 made up of Maq, bassist Kelly-Dawn Hellmrich, and percussionist Sarah Thompson \u2014 is known for their confessional writing style, marked by observations that glide unblinkingly into the heart of things. \u2014 Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone , 8 Nov. 2021",
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"Most boats can\u2019t pass over wing dams without losing a propeller or a motor, but a canoe can usually glide by without a scrape. \u2014 Frank Bures, Outside Online , 3 Nov. 2021",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"That being said, it's been a struggle to find ones that glide on easily and stay put all day. \u2014 Ana Escalante, Glamour , 8 June 2022",
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"The junior guard has a silky-smooth shot, an ability to make precision passes look easy and a natural athleticism that allows her 6-foot frame to glide across the court like a swan swimming on a pond. \u2014 Matt Le Cren, chicagotribune.com , 24 Nov. 2021",
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"In the main section of the lagoon, visit the mask station to apply a complementary silica mud mask then glide over to the swim-up bar for a cocktail. \u2014 Michelle Stansbury, Marie Claire , 23 Sep. 2021",
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"Metal glide strips were added to the window runners to allow smoother operation. \u2014 Jon Gorey, BostonGlobe.com , 12 June 2022",
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"Its glide mode can be helpful to cover larger surface areas and also includes a precision head to help address smaller areas that may be difficult to reach, like the face, bikini line, and underarms. \u2014 Tiffany Dodson And Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR , 31 May 2022",
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"Big holes\u2014crevasses, bergschrunds, glide cracks, and fumaroles\u2014present more risks. \u2014 Outside Online , 29 May 2022",
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"Russia\u2019s Avangard is a glide vehicle launched from an intercontinental ballistic missile and will reportedly carry a nuclear warhead. \u2014 Roxana Tiron, Fortune , 6 Apr. 2022",
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"The name is perfect\u2014the lipsticks are certainly matte but glide on with a buttery texture that actually feels hydrating and creamy. \u2014 Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour , 17 May 2022"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1584, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
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"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1":"Verb"
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English, from Old English gl\u012bdan ; akin to Old High German gl\u012btan to glide":"Verb"
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8gl\u012bd"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"bowl",
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"breeze",
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"brush",
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"coast",
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"cruise",
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"drift",
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"flow",
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"roll",
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"sail",
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"skim",
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"slide",
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"slip",
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"stream",
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"sweep",
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"whisk"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-054257",
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"type":[
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"noun",
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"verb"
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]
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},
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"glimmer":{
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"antonyms":[
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"ace",
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"bit",
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"crumb",
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"dab",
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"dram",
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"driblet",
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"hint",
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"lick",
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"little",
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"mite",
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"nip",
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"ounce",
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"particle",
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"peanuts",
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"ray",
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"scintilla",
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"scruple",
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"shade",
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"shadow",
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"shred",
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"skosh",
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"smack",
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"smell",
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"smidgen",
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"smidgeon",
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"smidgin",
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"smidge",
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"snap",
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"soup\u00e7on",
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"spark",
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"spatter",
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"speck",
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"splash",
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"spot",
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"sprinkling",
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"strain",
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"streak",
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"suspicion",
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"tad",
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"touch",
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"trace"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": a dim perception or faint idea : inkling":[
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"gave them a glimmer of what they could expect"
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],
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": a feeble or intermittent light":[
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"the first glimmer of dawn"
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],
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": a subdued unsteady shining or sparkle":[],
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": hint , spark":[
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"a glimmer of intelligence",
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"a glimmer of hope"
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],
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": to appear indistinctly with a faintly luminous quality":[],
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": to give off a subdued unsteady reflection":[
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"Her white satin dress glimmered in the dusk."
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],
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": to shine faintly or unsteadily":[
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"The candles glimmered in the windows."
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]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Verb",
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"Candles glimmered in the windows of the inn.",
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"Moonlight glimmered on the pond.",
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"Noun",
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"the glimmer of a distant star",
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"Their first meeting with the new boss gave them a glimmer of what they could expect.",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
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"The lovers are carved in marble: Their perfect white forms perennially glimmer through the filigree of sun and foliage and water. \u2014 New York Times , 19 Apr. 2022",
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"By day, the buildings and even the paving stones glimmer in the sunlight. \u2014 Julia Buckley, CNN , 1 Feb. 2022",
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"The otherwise tranquil lilies \u2014 created by Phoenix immersive entertainment production company Walter Productions \u2014 will glimmer during the day and glow with LED lights in the evening. \u2014 Kimi Robinson, The Arizona Republic , 3 Nov. 2021",
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"The lights glimmer nightly for five minutes every hour on the hour until 1 a.m. Originally planned as a temporary display, the light show becomes a permanent fixture by popular demand. \u2014 Cnn Editorial Research, CNN , 26 July 2021",
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"Compared with other see-through species, such as dragonflies, glasswings are even more adept at fluttering through the rainforest unnoticed because their wings don\u2019t shine or glimmer in sunlight. \u2014 Anil Oza, Science | AAAS , 22 June 2021",
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"These sheeny shades seen in the March 2011 issue have resurfaced this summer in soft hues on fabrics that glimmer from brands like Oseree, Isa Boulder, Sara Cristina, and Maiyo. \u2014 Madeline Fass, Vogue , 18 May 2021",
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"The result is a pale-hued but light and bright space filled with sumptuous fabrics and objects that softly glimmer and shine. \u2014 R. Stephanie Bruno, NOLA.com , 17 Dec. 2020",
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"But in 2019, Huntsville music future started finally started to glimmer . \u2014 Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al , 31 Dec. 2019",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"The glimmer of hope on that front is that insurers continue to offer more flexible policies that homeowners can customize to fit their budgets. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 28 June 2022",
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"The show finds humor in the solidarity of a thankless job, offering the kinds of genuine laughs that might provide a glimmer of light on an otherwise hellish workday. \u2014 Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone , 28 June 2022",
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"Featuring a blend of vitamin C, CoQ10, and gardenia extract, this delivers a golden glimmer while offering antioxidant protection and targeting discoloration and dehydration of the skin. \u2014 Kiana Murden, Vogue , 22 June 2022",
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"The someday sought Level 5 of autonomy is only a glimmer in our eyes right now. \u2014 Lance Eliot, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
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"The recent housing sales data represent a glimmer of hope for investors. \u2014 Jacky Wong, WSJ , 20 June 2022",
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"The best way to get a glimmer of understanding about our state is to take a small aircraft charter. \u2014 John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News , 18 June 2022",
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"There\u2019s still plenty of concern that the box office has grown more binary, but there\u2019s also at least a glimmer of hope. \u2014 Pamela Mcclintock, The Hollywood Reporter , 16 June 2022",
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"The calamitous relief appearance derailed right-hander Kyle Bradish\u2019s start, which hadn\u2019t been strong but still left a glimmer of an opportunity for Baltimore. \u2014 Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun , 13 June 2022"
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"first_known_use":{
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"1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Verb"
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English glimeren ; akin to Old English gl\u01e3m gleam":"Verb and Noun"
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8gli-m\u0259r"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for glimmer Verb flash , gleam , glint , sparkle , glitter , glisten , glimmer , shimmer mean to send forth light. flash implies a sudden outburst of bright light. lightning flashed gleam suggests a steady light seen through an obscuring medium or against a dark background. lights gleamed in the valley glint implies a cold glancing light. glinting steel sparkle suggests innumerable moving points of bright light. the sparkling waters glitter connotes a brilliant sparkling or gleaming. glittering diamonds glisten applies to the soft sparkle from a wet or oily surface. glistening wet sidewalk glimmer suggests a faint or wavering gleam. a distant glimmering light shimmer means shining with a wavering light. a shimmering satin dress",
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"synonyms":[
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"coruscate",
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"flame",
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"flash",
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"glance",
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"gleam",
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"glint",
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"glisten",
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"glister",
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"glitter",
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"luster",
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"lustre",
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"scintillate",
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"shimmer",
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"spangle",
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"sparkle",
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"twinkle",
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"wink",
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"winkle"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-193453",
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"type":[
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"noun",
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"glimpse":{
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"type":[
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"noun",
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"definitions":{
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": to get a brief look at":[
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"glimpsed him as he sped by in his car"
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],
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": to look briefly":[
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"glimpsed at the letter and then threw it aside"
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],
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": glimmer":[],
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": a fleeting view or look":[
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"caught only a glimpse of the mugger"
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]
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8glimps",
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"\u02c8glim(p)s"
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],
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"synonyms":[
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"browse",
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"dip",
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"glance",
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"glint",
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"peek",
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"skim"
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],
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"antonyms":[
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"cast",
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"eye",
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"gander",
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"glance",
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"look",
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"peek",
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"peep",
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"regard",
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"sight",
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"view"
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[
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"Verb",
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"We glimpsed him through the window as his car sped past.",
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"just glimpsed at the photo then turned his attention elsewhere",
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"Noun",
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"We caught a glimpse of him through the window as his car sped past.",
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"I only got a glimpse of him as we drove by.",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
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"But to glimpse potential greats at the beginning of their careers is among the most satisfying things on offer from sports. \u2014 Gerald Marzorati, The New Yorker , 4 June 2022",
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"Who wouldn\u2019t want to glimpse or touch such a hallowed place, even for a moment",
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"Last fall, during the fifth Dubai Watch Week, reporters gathered not just to glimpse the limited editions unveiled by the brands, but to check out the wrist of the tastemaker behind the show, Hind Seddiqi. \u2014 Carol Besler, Robb Report , 11 Apr. 2022",
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"Tuesday night, outside of Cipriani 42nd Street, photographers and fans crowded to glimpse the famous attendees of the National Board of Review Gala. \u2014 Ian Malone, Vogue , 17 Mar. 2022",
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"Ultrasound has been arguably the single most important development for the pro-life movement since 1973, enabling everyone to glimpse the slow unfolding of human life in the womb. \u2014 Alexandra Desanctis, National Review , 9 Mar. 2022",
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"Steinbeck devotees \u2014 or just curious passersby \u2014 can glimpse a relic from the duo\u2019s journey at the National Steinbeck Center in Salinas, the writer\u2019s hometown. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 24 Feb. 2022",
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"Look to the southeast this morning before sunrise to glimpse a 33%-lit crescent Moon just 2.4\u00ba from the planet Mars. \u2014 Jamie Carter, Forbes , 22 May 2022",
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"Military minds from all over the world gathered at Dugway Proving Ground on Friday to share new technologies and glimpse a future of warfare from the ground to space. \u2014 Jordan Miller, The Salt Lake Tribune , 14 May 2022",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"On a rainy Sunday last September, The Post joined nine people, mostly relatives of someone interred there, for a rare glimpse of the island. \u2014 Mary Jordan, Washington Post , 2 July 2022",
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"The Washington Post made a rare visit to the valley for a glimpse of a conflict that the Taliban flatly denies is taking place. \u2014 Laura Blasey, Los Angeles Times , 10 June 2022",
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"Make sure to head outside on the night of June 13 and June 14 for a glimpse at this beautiful full Moon. \u2014 Joshua Hawkins, BGR , 8 June 2022",
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"During the trial, Depp supporters were vocal on social media, including TikTok, and on the scene in Virginia, where many waited outside for a glimpse of the actor during the proceedings. \u2014 Marianne Garvey, CNN , 7 June 2022",
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"Those who gathered outside St. Paul\u2019s Church on Tremont Street on the fair, clear evening of Wednesday, April 13, 1887, were hoping for a glimpse of the bride. \u2014 April White, BostonGlobe.com , 7 June 2022",
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"This weekend, fans are watching avidly for a glimpse the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and their children, Archie and Lilibet, as the family is currently in the U.K. celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. \u2014 Aim\u00e9e Lutkin, ELLE , 5 June 2022",
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"Crowds gathered at observatories across the world, solar filters in hand, hoping for a glimpse of the majestic event. \u2014 Jamie Carter, Forbes , 4 June 2022",
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"Roque looked around at the other parents, many of them her friends, who were straining for a glimpse of their own children. \u2014 Peter Jamison, Anchorage Daily News , 29 May 2022"
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English glimsen ; akin to Middle High German glimsen to glimmer, Old English gl\u01e3m gleam":"Verb and Noun"
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"first_known_use":{
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 2":"Verb",
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"circa 1540, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-231233"
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"glint":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": a tiny bright flash of light":[],
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": to appear briefly or faintly":[],
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": to be reflected at an angle from a surface":[],
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": to cause to glint":[],
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": to glance off an object":[],
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": to look quickly or briefly : glance":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Verb",
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"The sun glinted off the tops of the waves.",
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"The waves glinted in the sunlight.",
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"Noun",
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"He saw glints of sunlight on the river's surface.",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
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"Scissors glint under the tank\u2019s white and blue lights as astronaut Mark Vandahei and his team snip the stems of those that are ready for harvest. \u2014 Melanie Canales, Wired , 21 Dec. 2021",
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"The way some of the clips glint in the light is truly a work of art. \u2014 Sara Miranda, Allure , 20 Sep. 2021",
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"In one, strips of crystal marked by glowing red imperfections seem to glint with spectral light along a blue background. \u2014 Edward Rothstein, WSJ , 7 Apr. 2021",
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"Some things skitter back into the dark but a few things glint with minor promise. \u2014 New York Times , 3 Feb. 2021",
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"The set included a large base plate with those foods, written in Hebrew, scrawled across the center in glinting gold lettering, and lined with six more individual dishes, each glazed in shades of sea foam green and cerulean blue. \u2014 Betsy Blumenthal, Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler , 8 Apr. 2020",
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"With that eye-catching orange glinting off heavily creased bodywork, our NX300h was easy to spot among the horde of otherwise ordinary crossovers and SUVs that saturate parking lots. \u2014 Eric Stafford, Car and Driver , 20 Feb. 2020",
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"Her hands were pale and slender, with long, delicate fingers that always glinted with a fresh French-tip manicure. \u2014 Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com , 31 Jan. 2020",
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"Boys take furtive sips of Manischewitz at someone\u2019s bar mitzvah, their glasses glinting in the ballroom light. \u2014 Leslie Jamison, The New York Review of Books , 29 Apr. 2020",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"Hearing an accordionist\u2019s micro-shifts in rhythm was like watching the surface of the ocean, the unexpected glint momentarily at odds with the tide before merging again. \u2014 New York Times , 26 Apr. 2022",
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"Olsen likes the balance and glint of a pair of mirrors hung over nightstands with table lamps on them on either side of a bed. \u2014 Washington Post , 13 Oct. 2021",
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"Writing any story is a process of projection and omission, and fragments of an old tale, excavated from the mound of history, will often catch a glint of the zeitgeist. \u2014 Rebecca Panovka, The New Yorker , 2 June 2021",
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"Wordle Bot was much more enthusiastic about my third guess, glint . \u2014 Erik Kain, Forbes , 22 Apr. 2022",
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"The blue glint on the ambulance parked behind him is wrong. \u2014 Joshua Rothkopf, EW.com , 9 Apr. 2022",
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"There, the emphasis was not only on honing in on his spycraft skills, but being able to speak English so well that only a glint of an accent was evident. \u2014 Fox News , 24 Mar. 2022",
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"The vibe: a regional glint in the air, cultivated by the locals. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 17 Mar. 2022",
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"In fact, some of the concerns surrounding the existing system, such a sun glint and scraping of the receiving aircraft, occur using other tankers. \u2014 Loren Thompson, Forbes , 18 Jan. 2022"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a":"Verb",
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English, to dart obliquely, glint, alteration of glenten , of Scandinavian origin; akin to Swedish dialect gl\u00e4nta to clear up; akin to Old High German glanz bright, Old English geolu yellow \u2014 more at yellow":"Verb"
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8glint"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for glint Verb flash , gleam , glint , sparkle , glitter , glisten , glimmer , shimmer mean to send forth light. flash implies a sudden outburst of bright light. lightning flashed gleam suggests a steady light seen through an obscuring medium or against a dark background. lights gleamed in the valley glint implies a cold glancing light. glinting steel sparkle suggests innumerable moving points of bright light. the sparkling waters glitter connotes a brilliant sparkling or gleaming. glittering diamonds glisten applies to the soft sparkle from a wet or oily surface. glistening wet sidewalk glimmer suggests a faint or wavering gleam. a distant glimmering light shimmer means shining with a wavering light. a shimmering satin dress",
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"synonyms":[
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"coruscate",
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"flame",
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"flash",
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"glance",
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"gleam",
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"glimmer",
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"glisten",
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"glister",
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"glitter",
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"luster",
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"lustre",
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"scintillate",
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"shimmer",
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"spangle",
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"sparkle",
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"twinkle",
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"wink",
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"winkle"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-025809",
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"type":[
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"noun",
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"verb"
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]
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},
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"glisten":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": glitter , sparkle":[],
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": to give off a sparkling or lustrous reflection of or as if of a moist or polished surface":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Verb",
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"Rain made the streets glisten .",
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"The streets glistened in the rain.",
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"Her eyes glistened with tears.",
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"a long beach of glistening sand",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
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||
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"Zellige tiles glisten in this small galley kitchen designed by Shapeless Studio. \u2014 Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful , 14 June 2022",
|
||
|
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"The formula will keep you hydrated, while also providing shine to make your tats glisten in the sun. \u2014 ELLE , 1 June 2022",
|
||
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"Floating in the lazy river-like current, swaths of tiny life forms glisten in the sunlight. Algae. \u2014 Melina Walling, The Arizona Republic , 19 May 2022",
|
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"The finished rice should glisten red, each grain slicked with a touch of pork fat, but not be clumpy. \u2014 Washington Post , 21 Apr. 2022",
|
||
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"Truck nuts glisten off the back bumper, swinging low with challenging and poetic weight. \u2014 Kory Grow, Rolling Stone , 23 Feb. 2022",
|
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"Rendered mostly in eddies of white and various blues, the semiabstract seascapes glisten with hard-edge acrylic pigments and shiny materials such as glass beads. \u2014 Washington Post , 25 Feb. 2022",
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||
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"To make sure the seasoning sticks, heat the chips on a rimmed sheet pan in a 375-degree oven for 8-10 minutes until the oil in the chips starts to glisten . \u2014 Casey Barber, CNN , 9 Feb. 2022",
|
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"In the foreground, the lights of Mill Avenue glisten bellow and the sunset reflects off Tempe Town Lake. \u2014 Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic , 4 Feb. 2022",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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||
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"Richie is almost back at the water fountain, eyes a- glisten with memory. \u2014 Danyel Smith, Los Angeles Times , 24 Feb. 2022",
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"Orb spider webs glisten in tall grassy spots on dewy mornings. \u2014 Jim Gilbert, Star Tribune , 22 July 2021",
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"But according to celebrity makeup artist Lisa Aharon-who works with actresses Zosia Mamet and Rachel Brosnahan-glittery, glisten -y formulas are the ones to stay away from. \u2014 Nikki Brown, PEOPLE.com , 22 June 2021",
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"The adornment was little, but there was character in Halston\u2019s swirling batik treatments or the aquatic glisten of an uncolored sequin paillette. \u2014 Lilah Ramzi, Vogue , 14 May 2021",
|
||
|
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"In the clips, dark metallic polyhedrons rotate on loop and glisten \u2014a reference to Lemercier\u2019s installations in the physical world. \u2014 Gregory Barber, Wired , 6 Mar. 2021",
|
||
|
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"Refined details began to emerge: the woman\u2019s warm skin tone, the glisten of her jewelry, the elegance of her lace collar. \u2014 Brigit Katz, Smithsonian Magazine , 11 Feb. 2020",
|
||
|
|
"As the shoot moved to Gaye's backyard, a light snow began to fall, lending a peaceful glisten to the singer\u2019s black jacket. \u2014 Brian Mccollum, Freep.com , 12 July 2020",
|
||
|
|
"Magic is everywhere \u2014 not simply in the movie's narrative but in its design: drops of water glisten and sparkle, the sun breaks through the clouds with impossibly bright slivers of light, a prism of colors in brisk pinks, purples, and blues. \u2014 Maya Phillips, TheWeek , 22 Jan. 2020"
|
||
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],
|
||
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
||
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"1840, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
|
||
|
|
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above":"Verb"
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
||
|
|
"Middle English glistnen , from Old English glisnian ; akin to Old English glisian to glitter, geolu yellow \u2014 more at yellow":"Verb and Noun"
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
||
|
|
"\u02c8gli-s\u1d4an"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for glisten Verb flash , gleam , glint , sparkle , glitter , glisten , glimmer , shimmer mean to send forth light. flash implies a sudden outburst of bright light. lightning flashed gleam suggests a steady light seen through an obscuring medium or against a dark background. lights gleamed in the valley glint implies a cold glancing light. glinting steel sparkle suggests innumerable moving points of bright light. the sparkling waters glitter connotes a brilliant sparkling or gleaming. glittering diamonds glisten applies to the soft sparkle from a wet or oily surface. glistening wet sidewalk glimmer suggests a faint or wavering gleam. a distant glimmering light shimmer means shining with a wavering light. a shimmering satin dress",
|
||
|
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"synonyms":[
|
||
|
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"coruscate",
|
||
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"flame",
|
||
|
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"flash",
|
||
|
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"glance",
|
||
|
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"gleam",
|
||
|
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"glimmer",
|
||
|
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"glint",
|
||
|
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"glister",
|
||
|
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"glitter",
|
||
|
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"luster",
|
||
|
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"lustre",
|
||
|
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"scintillate",
|
||
|
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"shimmer",
|
||
|
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"spangle",
|
||
|
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"sparkle",
|
||
|
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"twinkle",
|
||
|
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"wink",
|
||
|
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"winkle"
|
||
|
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],
|
||
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-022745",
|
||
|
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"type":[
|
||
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"noun",
|
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"verb"
|
||
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]
|
||
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},
|
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|
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"glistening":{
|
||
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
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"definitions":{
|
||
|
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": shining with reflected light":[
|
||
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"a damp, glistening surface",
|
||
|
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"\u2026 a wonderland of glistening , shallow lakes of rainwater \u2026",
|
||
|
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"\u2014 Joseph Judge",
|
||
|
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"The boatman was a tiny man with glistening brown skin and an almost circular mouth.",
|
||
|
|
"\u2014 Bruce Chatwin",
|
||
|
|
"\u2026 contrasting dark surfaces with glistening decorative details.",
|
||
|
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"\u2014 Architectural Digest",
|
||
|
|
"Monroe County will always be unique because it is a collection of little tropical islands sprinkled across the glistening waters off the southern tip of the peninsula.",
|
||
|
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"\u2014 George Laycock"
|
||
|
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]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"examples":[],
|
||
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
||
|
|
"14th century, in the meaning defined above":""
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
||
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
||
|
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"\u02c8gli-s\u1d4an-i\u014b"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
||
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-222141",
|
||
|
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"type":[
|
||
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"adjective",
|
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"adverb"
|
||
|
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]
|
||
|
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},
|
||
|
|
"glister":{
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"definitions":{
|
||
|
|
": glitter":[]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"the dew glistered in the soft light of the early morning"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
||
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"14th century, in the meaning defined above":""
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
||
|
|
"Middle English glistren ; akin to Old English glisian":""
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
||
|
|
"\u02c8gli-st\u0259r"
|
||
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],
|
||
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
||
|
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"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"coruscate",
|
||
|
|
"flame",
|
||
|
|
"flash",
|
||
|
|
"glance",
|
||
|
|
"gleam",
|
||
|
|
"glimmer",
|
||
|
|
"glint",
|
||
|
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"glisten",
|
||
|
|
"glitter",
|
||
|
|
"luster",
|
||
|
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"lustre",
|
||
|
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"scintillate",
|
||
|
|
"shimmer",
|
||
|
|
"spangle",
|
||
|
|
"sparkle",
|
||
|
|
"twinkle",
|
||
|
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"wink",
|
||
|
|
"winkle"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-175514",
|
||
|
|
"type":[
|
||
|
|
"noun",
|
||
|
|
"verb"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"glitter":{
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"definitions":{
|
||
|
|
": a bright usually superficial attractiveness":[],
|
||
|
|
": small glittering objects used for ornamentation":[],
|
||
|
|
": sparkling brilliance of something that glitters":[],
|
||
|
|
": the quality of being spectacular":[],
|
||
|
|
": to shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle":[
|
||
|
|
"sequins glittered in the spotlight"
|
||
|
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],
|
||
|
|
": to shine with strong emotion : flash":[
|
||
|
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"eyes glittering in anger"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
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},
|
||
|
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"examples":[
|
||
|
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"Verb",
|
||
|
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"The sequins on her dress glittered in the sun.",
|
||
|
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"Her eyes glittered with intelligence and amusement.",
|
||
|
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"Noun",
|
||
|
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"He was drawn to the glitter of the city's nightlife.",
|
||
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
||
|
|
"While Season 1 featured faces adorned with endless rhinestones, glitter and more, Davy notes that Season 2 stepped into a quieter (but equally-stunning) approach. \u2014 Wyatte Grantham-philips, Variety , 27 Feb. 2022",
|
||
|
|
"Needless to say, brace yourselves for plenty of holiday cheer, from ribbon laced nails to glitter French tips. \u2014 Michella Or\u00e9, Glamour , 23 Sep. 2021",
|
||
|
|
"According to Rachel, her son also sold small crafts \u2014 from little firecrackers to glitter bombs \u2014 from a table at a local store to raise the money for his tree house, and now, his vision has fully come to life. \u2014 Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure , 19 Aug. 2021",
|
||
|
|
"How does one differentiate among all the offers that literally glitter ",
|
||
|
|
"And the window display on Fifth Avenue will glitter with all-new jewels by David Yurman. \u2014 Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure , 30 Apr. 2021",
|
||
|
|
"Beyond these stars glitter other worlds, beyond this trial other tribulations of love. \u2014 Usman T. Malik, Wired , 11 Dec. 2020",
|
||
|
|
"Fragments of Htet\u2019s product often glitter on their fingers. \u2014 Paul Salopek, History & Culture , 4 Dec. 2020",
|
||
|
|
"Mark even wore Jojo's signature bow and glitter rainbow outfit for the big reveal while dancing in her closet. \u2014 Tamara Fuentes, Seventeen , 3 Aug. 2020",
|
||
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
||
|
|
"The application process could take up to 45 minutes, involving primer, sunscreen, setting spray, and occasional glitter as well as the oil, which would be touched up throughout the day. \u2014 Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter , 29 June 2022",
|
||
|
|
"Everyone was sparkling with glitter and possibility and also beads of sweat. \u2014 New York Times , 17 June 2022",
|
||
|
|
"Surrounded by thousands of people wearing rainbow flags, glitter and sparkly outfits, Eddie Bal\u010di\u016bnait\u0117 prepared to take part in one of the biggest marches the Baltic countries have ever seen. \u2014 Enrique Anarte Lazo, NBC News , 7 June 2022",
|
||
|
|
"Yep, what could be better than butterflies and glitter finished with a mirrored glaze",
|
||
|
|
"The bath bombs in this kit from Lush will turn their bath water into the most Insta-worthy moment, with glitter and neon colors taking over the tub. \u2014 Abby Dupes, Seventeen , 2 June 2022",
|
||
|
|
"New trends in make-up favor glam and glitter , while the natural look from the pandemic remains relevant. \u2014 Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes , 26 May 2022",
|
||
|
|
"This week started off with a glitter and a glimmer thanks to Megan Thee Stallion. \u2014 Liana Satenstein, Vogue , 21 May 2022",
|
||
|
|
"Clover worked a white wig into space buns with bangs and glitter . \u2014 al , 16 May 2022"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
||
|
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Verb",
|
||
|
|
"1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun"
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
||
|
|
"Middle English gliteren , perhaps from Old Norse glitra ; akin to Old English geolu yellow":"Verb"
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8gli-t\u0259r"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for glitter Verb flash , gleam , glint , sparkle , glitter , glisten , glimmer , shimmer mean to send forth light. flash implies a sudden outburst of bright light. lightning flashed gleam suggests a steady light seen through an obscuring medium or against a dark background. lights gleamed in the valley glint implies a cold glancing light. glinting steel sparkle suggests innumerable moving points of bright light. the sparkling waters glitter connotes a brilliant sparkling or gleaming. glittering diamonds glisten applies to the soft sparkle from a wet or oily surface. glistening wet sidewalk glimmer suggests a faint or wavering gleam. a distant glimmering light shimmer means shining with a wavering light. a shimmering satin dress",
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"coruscate",
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"flame",
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"flash",
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"glance",
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"gleam",
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"glimmer",
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"glint",
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"glisten",
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"glister",
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"luster",
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"lustre",
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"scintillate",
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"shimmer",
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"spangle",
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"sparkle",
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"twinkle",
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"wink",
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"winkle"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-100353",
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"type":[
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"adjective",
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"noun",
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"verb"
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]
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},
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"glitter ball":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": disco ball":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1966, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-172728",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"glitter rock":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": rock music characterized by performers wearing glittering costumes and bizarre often grotesque makeup":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"In the first two decades of his career, Alice Cooper seamlessly transitioned from glitter rock to arena rock, New Wave, and even hair metal. \u2014 Andy Greene, Rolling Stone , 23 Sep. 2021"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1972, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[],
|
||
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-174316",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
|
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},
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"glitterance":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": glitter":[]
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},
|
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"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":{},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"glitter entry 1 + -ance":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"-\u0259r\u0259n(t)s"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-111455",
|
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"type":[
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"noun"
|
||
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]
|
||
|
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},
|
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"glitterati":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": people who are famous, wealthy, and attractive : beautiful people":[
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"Every weekend the resort is packed with IT executives, bankers and media glitterati .",
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"\u2014 John Parker",
|
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"In honor of her visit, they held a real Hollywood party, replete with movie stars and other glitterati \u2026",
|
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"\u2014 Janet Roseman",
|
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"\u2026 food critics, politicians, and glitterati from all over the world flock to French eateries.",
|
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|
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"\u2014 Peter Nulty"
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]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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||
|
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"Known for its ultra-thin timepieces, many bearing groovy gem-set dials, the brand cultivated a loyal following among the glitterati \u2014particularly in Hollywood, where its colorful, radiant style resonated with LA\u2019s more relaxed sense of glamour. \u2014 Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report , 16 May 2022",
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"Home to the historic Breakers, Palm Beach has been a destination for the glitterati for decades. \u2014 J.q. Louise, Forbes , 28 Jan. 2022",
|
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|
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"On Sunday night, the glitterati gathered in Santa Monica (after extensive COVID-19 testing and safety protocols, many of them were quick to assure us) to ring in the 28th Annual SAG Awards. \u2014 Emma Specter, Vogue , 27 Feb. 2022",
|
||
|
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"Production label Hirsch Giovanni Entertainment has acquired movie and publishing rights to novels and memoirs by Peters, who lived as a commercial author beloved by glitterati like Gore Vidal. \u2014 Matt Donnelly, Variety , 23 Feb. 2022",
|
||
|
|
"In late 2017, Vivian first hears about Anna (Julia Garner), a 20something woman who\u2019s allegedly wormed her way into Manhattan\u2019s glitterati by passing herself off as a German heiress. \u2014 Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter , 9 Feb. 2022",
|
||
|
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"Among the Hollywood glitterati who donated the maximum amount allowed \u2014 $64,800 \u2014 were filmmakers Steven Spielberg and J.J. Abrams, as well as producer Chuck Lorre. \u2014 Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times , 2 Feb. 2022",
|
||
|
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"The boat was unveiled in September at a glamorous event at Monaco Yacht Club, attended by glitterati including HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco. \u2014 Rachel Ingram, Forbes , 13 Oct. 2021",
|
||
|
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"The median home price here is a steep $539,370, which should come as no surprise given that the destination is home to many people fleeing Los Angeles and San Francisco, and is a popular place for vacation homes among the glitterati and well-heeled. \u2014 Mia Taylor, Better Homes & Gardens , 27 Oct. 2021"
|
||
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],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"1940, in the meaning defined above":""
|
||
|
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},
|
||
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
||
|
|
"blend of glitter entry 2 and literati":""
|
||
|
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},
|
||
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
||
|
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"\u02ccgli-t\u0259-\u02c8r\u00e4-t\u0113"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
||
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
||
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-023913",
|
||
|
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"type":[
|
||
|
|
"plural noun"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"glittering":{
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"definitions":{
|
||
|
|
": shining with many bright points of light":[
|
||
|
|
"Every few days a little glittering aeroplane appeared in the sky among the clouds and the circling hawks.",
|
||
|
|
"\u2014 Doris Lessing",
|
||
|
|
"And where the water had been trickling over and spurting through the dam there was now a glittering wall of icicles \u2026",
|
||
|
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"\u2014 C. S. Lewis"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
": shining with strong emotion":[
|
||
|
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"\u2026 after being misdirected almost consistently, she goes out in glory, with glittering eyes and a lewd smile.",
|
||
|
|
"\u2014 Pauline Kael"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"examples":[],
|
||
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
||
|
|
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
||
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
||
|
|
"\u02c8gli-t\u0259-ri\u014b"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-032336",
|
||
|
|
"type":[
|
||
|
|
"adjective",
|
||
|
|
"adverb"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"glitz":{
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"adorn",
|
||
|
|
"array",
|
||
|
|
"beautify",
|
||
|
|
"bedeck",
|
||
|
|
"bedizen",
|
||
|
|
"blazon",
|
||
|
|
"caparison",
|
||
|
|
"deck",
|
||
|
|
"decorate",
|
||
|
|
"do",
|
||
|
|
"do up",
|
||
|
|
"doll up",
|
||
|
|
"drape",
|
||
|
|
"dress",
|
||
|
|
"embellish",
|
||
|
|
"emblaze",
|
||
|
|
"emboss",
|
||
|
|
"enrich",
|
||
|
|
"fancify",
|
||
|
|
"fancy up",
|
||
|
|
"festoon",
|
||
|
|
"garnish",
|
||
|
|
"grace",
|
||
|
|
"gussy up",
|
||
|
|
"ornament",
|
||
|
|
"pretty (up)",
|
||
|
|
"trim"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"definitions":{
|
||
|
|
": extravagant showiness : glitter , ostentation":[],
|
||
|
|
": to make flashy or extravagant in appearance":[
|
||
|
|
"\u2014 often used with up she got glitzed up for the party"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"Noun",
|
||
|
|
"She grew tired of the glitz and glamour of Hollywood life.",
|
||
|
|
"The casino was all glitz .",
|
||
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
||
|
|
"The luxe 128-footer, which Fraser yachts has just listed for $5 million, exudes Italian style and just the right amount of glitz and glamor to please the legendary musician who died of cancer in 2016. \u2014 Rachel Cormack, Robb Report , 17 May 2022",
|
||
|
|
"When the Spanish and Swedish royal families get together, prepare for some glitz ! \u2014 Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com , 25 Nov. 2021",
|
||
|
|
"There\u2019s more to this group, though, than glitz and glam. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 1 June 2022",
|
||
|
|
"In this musical comedy from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, two sailors (Sinatra and Kelly) take their shore leave amid the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. \u2014 Kristina Garcia, Los Angeles Times , 31 May 2022",
|
||
|
|
"But as the glitz and glamour of F1 invaded Miami Gardens \u2014 a suburban family neighborhood that is nearly 70% Black or African American, according to the U.S. Census Bureau \u2014 Hamilton was the lone face of diversity. \u2014 Sun Sentinel , 8 May 2022",
|
||
|
|
"The glitz and glam were expected here, and five hours before the draft began Thursday night, showgirls paraded on The Strip. \u2014 Josh Peter, USA TODAY , 28 Apr. 2022",
|
||
|
|
"There\u2019s more to this show than glitz and glamour, though. \u2014 Myrna Petlicki, chicagotribune.com , 12 Apr. 2022",
|
||
|
|
"From Dua Lipa's gilded chrome mani to Saweetie's icy silver set, glitz and glamour ruled the night. \u2014 Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour , 3 Apr. 2022",
|
||
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
||
|
|
"Best of all, the packaging looks like a glitzed -up Christmas cookie. \u2014 Leah Prinzivalli, Allure , 7 Oct. 2019",
|
||
|
|
"Then in 1998, a Brazilian firm approached Europe\u2019s elite with an idea for a new midweek tournament, which only succeeded in annoying UEFA and forcing them to glitz up the Champions League. \u2014 Joshua Robinson, WSJ , 12 Nov. 2018",
|
||
|
|
"Leather is available in SL and Platinum trims, and the Platinum features some wood trim that glitzes up the place. \u2014 Michael Simari, Car and Driver , 22 Mar. 2018",
|
||
|
|
"Thanks to the Grammys, the start of the week looked very luxe and glitzed up on Instagram. \u2014 Liana Satenstein, Vogue , 3 Feb. 2018",
|
||
|
|
"Somerville, too, glitzed up in figure-flattering red sequins. \u2014 Amber Elliott, Houston Chronicle , 29 Jan. 2018",
|
||
|
|
"For Fall 2017, Lexi Boling walked for Calvin Klein in a sheer peach top paired with elegant polished trousers, while a model at Adam Selman showed off her nipples in a glitzed -up T-shirt. \u2014 Liana Satenstein, Vogue , 31 July 2017",
|
||
|
|
"And finally, out- glitzing everything else, one of the most spectacular reliquaries of the European Middle Ages is here. \u2014 Holland Cotter, New York Times , 22 Sep. 2016"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
||
|
|
"1956, in the meaning defined above":"Verb",
|
||
|
|
"1971, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
||
|
|
"perhaps modification of German glitzern to glitter, from Middle High German glitzen ; akin to Old Norse glitra to glitter":"Noun"
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
||
|
|
"\u02c8glits"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"flamboyance",
|
||
|
|
"flash",
|
||
|
|
"flashiness",
|
||
|
|
"garishness",
|
||
|
|
"gaudiness",
|
||
|
|
"ostentation",
|
||
|
|
"ostentatiousness",
|
||
|
|
"pretentiousness",
|
||
|
|
"showiness",
|
||
|
|
"swank"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-111713",
|
||
|
|
"type":[
|
||
|
|
"adjective",
|
||
|
|
"noun",
|
||
|
|
"verb"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"glitzy":{
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"adorn",
|
||
|
|
"array",
|
||
|
|
"beautify",
|
||
|
|
"bedeck",
|
||
|
|
"bedizen",
|
||
|
|
"blazon",
|
||
|
|
"caparison",
|
||
|
|
"deck",
|
||
|
|
"decorate",
|
||
|
|
"do",
|
||
|
|
"do up",
|
||
|
|
"doll up",
|
||
|
|
"drape",
|
||
|
|
"dress",
|
||
|
|
"embellish",
|
||
|
|
"emblaze",
|
||
|
|
"emboss",
|
||
|
|
"enrich",
|
||
|
|
"fancify",
|
||
|
|
"fancy up",
|
||
|
|
"festoon",
|
||
|
|
"garnish",
|
||
|
|
"grace",
|
||
|
|
"gussy up",
|
||
|
|
"ornament",
|
||
|
|
"pretty (up)",
|
||
|
|
"trim"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"definitions":{
|
||
|
|
": extravagant showiness : glitter , ostentation":[],
|
||
|
|
": to make flashy or extravagant in appearance":[
|
||
|
|
"\u2014 often used with up she got glitzed up for the party"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"Noun",
|
||
|
|
"She grew tired of the glitz and glamour of Hollywood life.",
|
||
|
|
"The casino was all glitz .",
|
||
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
||
|
|
"The luxe 128-footer, which Fraser yachts has just listed for $5 million, exudes Italian style and just the right amount of glitz and glamor to please the legendary musician who died of cancer in 2016. \u2014 Rachel Cormack, Robb Report , 17 May 2022",
|
||
|
|
"When the Spanish and Swedish royal families get together, prepare for some glitz ! \u2014 Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com , 25 Nov. 2021",
|
||
|
|
"There\u2019s more to this group, though, than glitz and glam. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 1 June 2022",
|
||
|
|
"In this musical comedy from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, two sailors (Sinatra and Kelly) take their shore leave amid the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. \u2014 Kristina Garcia, Los Angeles Times , 31 May 2022",
|
||
|
|
"But as the glitz and glamour of F1 invaded Miami Gardens \u2014 a suburban family neighborhood that is nearly 70% Black or African American, according to the U.S. Census Bureau \u2014 Hamilton was the lone face of diversity. \u2014 Sun Sentinel , 8 May 2022",
|
||
|
|
"The glitz and glam were expected here, and five hours before the draft began Thursday night, showgirls paraded on The Strip. \u2014 Josh Peter, USA TODAY , 28 Apr. 2022",
|
||
|
|
"There\u2019s more to this show than glitz and glamour, though. \u2014 Myrna Petlicki, chicagotribune.com , 12 Apr. 2022",
|
||
|
|
"From Dua Lipa's gilded chrome mani to Saweetie's icy silver set, glitz and glamour ruled the night. \u2014 Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour , 3 Apr. 2022",
|
||
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
||
|
|
"Best of all, the packaging looks like a glitzed -up Christmas cookie. \u2014 Leah Prinzivalli, Allure , 7 Oct. 2019",
|
||
|
|
"Then in 1998, a Brazilian firm approached Europe\u2019s elite with an idea for a new midweek tournament, which only succeeded in annoying UEFA and forcing them to glitz up the Champions League. \u2014 Joshua Robinson, WSJ , 12 Nov. 2018",
|
||
|
|
"Leather is available in SL and Platinum trims, and the Platinum features some wood trim that glitzes up the place. \u2014 Michael Simari, Car and Driver , 22 Mar. 2018",
|
||
|
|
"Thanks to the Grammys, the start of the week looked very luxe and glitzed up on Instagram. \u2014 Liana Satenstein, Vogue , 3 Feb. 2018",
|
||
|
|
"Somerville, too, glitzed up in figure-flattering red sequins. \u2014 Amber Elliott, Houston Chronicle , 29 Jan. 2018",
|
||
|
|
"For Fall 2017, Lexi Boling walked for Calvin Klein in a sheer peach top paired with elegant polished trousers, while a model at Adam Selman showed off her nipples in a glitzed -up T-shirt. \u2014 Liana Satenstein, Vogue , 31 July 2017",
|
||
|
|
"And finally, out- glitzing everything else, one of the most spectacular reliquaries of the European Middle Ages is here. \u2014 Holland Cotter, New York Times , 22 Sep. 2016"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
||
|
|
"1956, in the meaning defined above":"Verb",
|
||
|
|
"1971, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
||
|
|
"perhaps modification of German glitzern to glitter, from Middle High German glitzen ; akin to Old Norse glitra to glitter":"Noun"
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
||
|
|
"\u02c8glits"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
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"gaudiness",
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"While Markey has been a fine member of Congress for decades, he isn't owed a glide path to another term.",
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"\u2014 Adrian Walker",
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"\u2026 a state that invests more in locking up prisoners than in opening doors to education is on a glide path to mediocrity.",
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"\u2014 John Stobo",
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"Elite law schools are not always a glide path to becoming a partner at a big law firm.",
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"\u2014 Elizabeth Olson"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"This should be considered a national strength to build on, not a national shame to be put on a glide path to extinction. \u2014 Andrew Stuttaford, National Review , 30 Oct. 2020",
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"Usually, the winner of the GOP nomination is on a glide path to victory in November. \u2014 Bryan Schott, The Salt Lake Tribune , 6 June 2022",
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"Her status has put her on a glide path to the Republican nomination for governor in what is a deep-red state. \u2014 New York Times , 24 May 2022",
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"Digitally native vertical brands are faced with essentially the same challenges, but many of them are hoping that opening physical stores will get them on the glide path to profitability. \u2014 Steve Dennis, Forbes , 5 May 2022",
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"This should be considered a national strength to build on, not a national shame to be put on a glide path to extinction. \u2014 Andrew Stuttaford, National Review , 30 Oct. 2020",
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"This should be considered a national strength to build on, not a national shame to be put on a glide path to extinction. \u2014 Andrew Stuttaford, National Review , 30 Oct. 2020",
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"This analogy brings to mind an airliner on a glide path to a specific airport, guided by precise instruments and pilots with spotless safety records. \u2014 WSJ , 1 May 2022",
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"This should be considered a national strength to build on, not a national shame to be put on a glide path to extinction. \u2014 Andrew Stuttaford, National Review , 30 Oct. 2020"
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"1914, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-154638"
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},
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"glide plane":{
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"definitions":{
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": a crystallographic plane of symmetry that requires identity of the structure of the crystal with its original configuration following the combination of reflection of the crystal across the plane with movement of the structural configuration parallel to the plane":[]
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"examples":[],
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"first_known_use":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-185752"
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},
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"glide slope":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": the radio beam that marks a glide slope":[]
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},
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"synonyms":[],
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"antonyms":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"That is where the glide slope should be centered, resulting in the airplane being on a standard descent path. \u2014 John Cox, USA TODAY , 18 Mar. 2021",
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"Is there a standard glide slope that is supposed to be used",
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"Aircraft typically arrive into airports using a flight path that is on a 3-degree glide slope \u2014 so as to apply minimal power to their engines, according to Landrum & Brown. \u2014 Priscella Vega, latimes.com , 28 June 2019",
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"This glide slope analysis must be done and submitted to the FAA before changes can be made to arrival patterns, according to a city staff report. \u2014 Priscella Vega, latimes.com , 28 June 2019",
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"The city believes keeping aircraft arriving into Long Beach Airport at the 3-degree glide slope may result in reduced noise for its residents. \u2014 Priscella Vega, latimes.com , 28 June 2019",
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"Another possibility is raising the glide slope slightly for planes landing from the south. \u2014 Dominic Gates, The Seattle Times , 25 Oct. 2018"
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],
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"first_known_use":{
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"circa 1949, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-194852"
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},
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"gliding angle":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{},
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[],
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"gliding from gerund of glide entry 1":""
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},
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"first_known_use":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-204015"
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},
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"glider":{
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"type":[
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],
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"definitions":{
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": one that glides : such as":[],
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": an aircraft similar to an airplane but without an engine":[],
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": a porch seat suspended from an upright framework":[],
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": something that aids gliding":[]
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||
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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||
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"\u02c8gl\u012b-d\u0259r"
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||
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],
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||
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"synonyms":[],
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||
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"antonyms":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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||
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"examples":[
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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||
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|
"Instead, everyone aboard the Nanuq, a University of Alaska Fairbanks research vessel, was looking where a 5-foot (1.52-meter) long, bright pink underwater sea glider surfaced. \u2014 Mark Thiessen, Anchorage Daily News , 25 May 2022",
|
||
|
|
"Most days, researchers took the glider farther and farther into Resurrection Bay from the coastal community of Seward to conduct tests. \u2014 Mark Thiessen, Anchorage Daily News , 25 May 2022",
|
||
|
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"According to Smithsonian records, an employee rebuilt the Lilienthal glider in 1919. \u2014 Kellie B. Gormly, Smithsonian Magazine , 11 Apr. 2022",
|
||
|
|
"Meanwhile in Dorset, Will Sinclair (Jamie Flatters), a glider pilot, is training with the RAF. \u2014 Sheena Scott, Forbes , 17 Oct. 2021",
|
||
|
|
"Lilienthal glider was deemed unsafe and put into storage. \u2014 Kellie B. Gormly, Smithsonian Magazine , 11 Apr. 2022",
|
||
|
|
"Early in movie, a cocky English pilot steers an engineless Horsa transport glider as its towed across the English Channel by a hulking four-engine Stirling bomber. \u2014 Sebastien Roblin, Forbes , 19 Oct. 2021",
|
||
|
|
"Sigitas Besagirskas, the head of the Vilnius Industry and Business Association and owner of a small glider manufacturer, gets most of his materials from Germany but also needs a few small but vital Chinese parts. \u2014 New York Times , 21 Feb. 2022",
|
||
|
|
"An innovation for glider flights was a two-way radio system set up at the field by the United States forest service. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 1 Feb. 2022"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
||
|
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"first_known_use":{
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||
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|
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-235019"
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"Glinka":{
|
||
|
|
"type":[
|
||
|
|
"biographical name"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"definitions":{
|
||
|
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"Mikhail Ivanovich 1804\u20131857 Russian composer":[]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
||
|
|
"\u02c8gli\u014b-k\u0259"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
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|
||
|
|
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|
||
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
||
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"examples":[],
|
||
|
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"history_and_etymology":{},
|
||
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
||
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-001054"
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"glideless":{
|
||
|
|
"type":[
|
||
|
|
"adjective"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"definitions":{
|
||
|
|
": having no glide":[
|
||
|
|
"a glideless sound"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
||
|
|
"\u02c8gl\u012bdl\u0259\u0307s"
|
||
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||
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||
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||
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|
||
|
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|
||
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"first_known_use":{},
|
||
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-020008"
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"gliding":{
|
||
|
|
"type":[
|
||
|
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|
||
|
|
"verb"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"definitions":{
|
||
|
|
": to move smoothly, continuously, and effortlessly":[
|
||
|
|
"swans gliding over the lake"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
": to go or pass imperceptibly":[
|
||
|
|
"hours glided by"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
": to descend gradually in controlled flight":[],
|
||
|
|
": to fly in a glider":[],
|
||
|
|
": to produce a glide (as in music or speech)":[],
|
||
|
|
": to cause to glide":[],
|
||
|
|
": a calm stretch of shallow water flowing smoothly":[],
|
||
|
|
": the act or action of gliding":[],
|
||
|
|
": portamento":[],
|
||
|
|
": a less prominent vowel sound produced by the passing of the vocal organs to or from the articulatory position of a speech sound \u2014 compare diphthong":[],
|
||
|
|
": semivowel":[]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
||
|
|
"\u02c8gl\u012bd"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"bowl",
|
||
|
|
"breeze",
|
||
|
|
"brush",
|
||
|
|
"coast",
|
||
|
|
"cruise",
|
||
|
|
"drift",
|
||
|
|
"flow",
|
||
|
|
"roll",
|
||
|
|
"sail",
|
||
|
|
"skim",
|
||
|
|
"slide",
|
||
|
|
"slip",
|
||
|
|
"stream",
|
||
|
|
"sweep",
|
||
|
|
"whisk"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
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"flounder",
|
||
|
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"struggle"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"Verb",
|
||
|
|
"The swans glided over the surface of the lake.",
|
||
|
|
"We watched the skiers glide down the slope.",
|
||
|
|
"The pilot glided to a safe landing after the engine failed.",
|
||
|
|
"The pilot glided the plane to a safe landing.",
|
||
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
||
|
|
"Silk pillowcases create a smooth surface for your hair and skin to glide over \u2013 with less friction there will be less creases on your skin and less frizz in your hair. \u2014 Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping , 21 June 2022",
|
||
|
|
"The bone is spongy around the knee joint, Miranda says, allowing the thigh bone and knee bones to typically glide smoothly over each other. \u2014 Alexa Philippou, courant.com , 7 Dec. 2021",
|
||
|
|
"The Moon will glide into Sagittarius later on, lightening the mood considerably. \u2014 Chicago Tribune , 12 June 2022",
|
||
|
|
"This mess-free solid balm stick is made of one-quarter urea (a naturally occurring moisturizer in skin), plant butters and refreshing peppermint oil; glide it over feet to help repair rough skin. \u2014 April Franzino, Good Housekeeping , 26 Apr. 2022",
|
||
|
|
"McFadden can glide across a balance beam on her hands and scramble up a rope with ease. \u2014 Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun , 6 Apr. 2022",
|
||
|
|
"Since curly hair can be more prone to breakage, this Super Slip Conditioner will allow your comb to glide easily through your hair, reducing any pulling or tension on your strands. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 26 May 2022",
|
||
|
|
"For example, stingrays need to glide through water to the bottom and dig in the sand. \u2014 Sheryl Devore, chicagotribune.com , 10 Jan. 2022",
|
||
|
|
"Walking on Autopilot Prakash and Bull started off expecting the cilia to glide over surfaces, with a thin layer of fluid separating animal and substrate. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 16 Mar. 2022",
|
||
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
||
|
|
"That being said, it's been a struggle to find ones that glide on easily and stay put all day. \u2014 Ana Escalante, Glamour , 8 June 2022",
|
||
|
|
"The junior guard has a silky-smooth shot, an ability to make precision passes look easy and a natural athleticism that allows her 6-foot frame to glide across the court like a swan swimming on a pond. \u2014 Matt Le Cren, chicagotribune.com , 24 Nov. 2021",
|
||
|
|
"In the main section of the lagoon, visit the mask station to apply a complementary silica mud mask then glide over to the swim-up bar for a cocktail. \u2014 Michelle Stansbury, Marie Claire , 23 Sep. 2021",
|
||
|
|
"Metal glide strips were added to the window runners to allow smoother operation. \u2014 Jon Gorey, BostonGlobe.com , 12 June 2022",
|
||
|
|
"Its glide mode can be helpful to cover larger surface areas and also includes a precision head to help address smaller areas that may be difficult to reach, like the face, bikini line, and underarms. \u2014 Tiffany Dodson And Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR , 31 May 2022",
|
||
|
|
"Big holes\u2014crevasses, bergschrunds, glide cracks, and fumaroles\u2014present more risks. \u2014 Outside Online , 29 May 2022",
|
||
|
|
"Russia\u2019s Avangard is a glide vehicle launched from an intercontinental ballistic missile and will reportedly carry a nuclear warhead. \u2014 Roxana Tiron, Fortune , 6 Apr. 2022",
|
||
|
|
"The name is perfect\u2014the lipsticks are certainly matte but glide on with a buttery texture that actually feels hydrating and creamy. \u2014 Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour , 17 May 2022"
|
||
|
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|
||
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|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
||
|
|
"Middle English, from Old English gl\u012bdan ; akin to Old High German gl\u012btan to glide":"Verb"
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
||
|
|
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1":"Verb",
|
||
|
|
"1584, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-061918"
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"gliding growth":{
|
||
|
|
"type":[
|
||
|
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||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"definitions":{
|
||
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|
": plant growth marked by the sliding of a cell wall over the surface of a cell or cells adjacent to it (as in the formation of new initials in the cambium)":[
|
||
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"\u2014 compare intrusive growth , symplastic growth"
|
||
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|
||
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||
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||
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||
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|
||
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"examples":[],
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||
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|
||
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"first_known_use":{},
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||
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-074213"
|
||
|
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},
|
||
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"glides":{
|
||
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||
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|
||
|
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"verb"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
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"definitions":{
|
||
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": to move smoothly, continuously, and effortlessly":[
|
||
|
|
"swans gliding over the lake"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
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": to go or pass imperceptibly":[
|
||
|
|
"hours glided by"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
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": to descend gradually in controlled flight":[],
|
||
|
|
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|
||
|
|
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|
||
|
|
": to cause to glide":[],
|
||
|
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": a calm stretch of shallow water flowing smoothly":[],
|
||
|
|
": the act or action of gliding":[],
|
||
|
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": portamento":[],
|
||
|
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": a less prominent vowel sound produced by the passing of the vocal organs to or from the articulatory position of a speech sound \u2014 compare diphthong":[],
|
||
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": semivowel":[]
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||
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|
||
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"\u02c8gl\u012bd"
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||
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||
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||
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"bowl",
|
||
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"breeze",
|
||
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"brush",
|
||
|
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"coast",
|
||
|
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"cruise",
|
||
|
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"drift",
|
||
|
|
"flow",
|
||
|
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"roll",
|
||
|
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"sail",
|
||
|
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"skim",
|
||
|
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"slide",
|
||
|
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"slip",
|
||
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"stream",
|
||
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"sweep",
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||
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"whisk"
|
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"antonyms":[
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"flounder",
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"struggle"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[
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"Verb",
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"The swans glided over the surface of the lake.",
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"We watched the skiers glide down the slope.",
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"The pilot glided to a safe landing after the engine failed.",
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"The pilot glided the plane to a safe landing.",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
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"Silk pillowcases create a smooth surface for your hair and skin to glide over \u2013 with less friction there will be less creases on your skin and less frizz in your hair. \u2014 Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping , 21 June 2022",
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"The bone is spongy around the knee joint, Miranda says, allowing the thigh bone and knee bones to typically glide smoothly over each other. \u2014 Alexa Philippou, courant.com , 7 Dec. 2021",
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"The Moon will glide into Sagittarius later on, lightening the mood considerably. \u2014 Chicago Tribune , 12 June 2022",
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"This mess-free solid balm stick is made of one-quarter urea (a naturally occurring moisturizer in skin), plant butters and refreshing peppermint oil; glide it over feet to help repair rough skin. \u2014 April Franzino, Good Housekeeping , 26 Apr. 2022",
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"McFadden can glide across a balance beam on her hands and scramble up a rope with ease. \u2014 Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun , 6 Apr. 2022",
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"Since curly hair can be more prone to breakage, this Super Slip Conditioner will allow your comb to glide easily through your hair, reducing any pulling or tension on your strands. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 26 May 2022",
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"For example, stingrays need to glide through water to the bottom and dig in the sand. \u2014 Sheryl Devore, chicagotribune.com , 10 Jan. 2022",
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"Walking on Autopilot Prakash and Bull started off expecting the cilia to glide over surfaces, with a thin layer of fluid separating animal and substrate. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 16 Mar. 2022",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"That being said, it's been a struggle to find ones that glide on easily and stay put all day. \u2014 Ana Escalante, Glamour , 8 June 2022",
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"The junior guard has a silky-smooth shot, an ability to make precision passes look easy and a natural athleticism that allows her 6-foot frame to glide across the court like a swan swimming on a pond. \u2014 Matt Le Cren, chicagotribune.com , 24 Nov. 2021",
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"In the main section of the lagoon, visit the mask station to apply a complementary silica mud mask then glide over to the swim-up bar for a cocktail. \u2014 Michelle Stansbury, Marie Claire , 23 Sep. 2021",
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"Metal glide strips were added to the window runners to allow smoother operation. \u2014 Jon Gorey, BostonGlobe.com , 12 June 2022",
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"Its glide mode can be helpful to cover larger surface areas and also includes a precision head to help address smaller areas that may be difficult to reach, like the face, bikini line, and underarms. \u2014 Tiffany Dodson And Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR , 31 May 2022",
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"Big holes\u2014crevasses, bergschrunds, glide cracks, and fumaroles\u2014present more risks. \u2014 Outside Online , 29 May 2022",
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"Russia\u2019s Avangard is a glide vehicle launched from an intercontinental ballistic missile and will reportedly carry a nuclear warhead. \u2014 Roxana Tiron, Fortune , 6 Apr. 2022",
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"The name is perfect\u2014the lipsticks are certainly matte but glide on with a buttery texture that actually feels hydrating and creamy. \u2014 Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour , 17 May 2022"
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],
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English, from Old English gl\u012bdan ; akin to Old High German gl\u012btan to glide":"Verb"
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},
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"first_known_use":{
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"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1":"Verb",
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"1584, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-075600"
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},
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"glimmery":{
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"type":[
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"adjective"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": tending to glimmer or having an effect suggestive of glimmering":[
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"a peculiar glimmery color"
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]
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"-m(\u0259)r\u0113"
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],
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"synonyms":[],
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"antonyms":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[],
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"glimmer entry 1 + -y":""
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},
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"first_known_use":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-104329"
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},
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"gliderport":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": a landing place for gliders":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonyms":[],
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"antonyms":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[],
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"first_known_use":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-114812"
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},
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"gliddery":{
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"type":[
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"adjective"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": slippery":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"-d\u0259ri"
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],
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"synonyms":[],
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"antonyms":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[],
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"glidder entry 1 + -y":""
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},
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"first_known_use":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-171220"
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},
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"glide bomb":{
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"type":[
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"noun",
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"transitive verb"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": to bomb (a target) with a bomb released from a gliding airplane":[],
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": a bomb fitted with airfoils so that it glides toward its target with or without a guidance system":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonyms":[],
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"antonyms":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[],
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"glide entry 1 + bomb , verb":"Transitive verb",
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"glide bomb from glide entry 1 + bomb , noun; glider bomb from glider + bomb , noun":"Noun"
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},
|
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"first_known_use":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-222257"
|
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},
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"glimmer/ray of hope":{
|
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"type":[
|
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"noun phrase"
|
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],
|
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"definitions":{
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": a small sign : a small chance":[
|
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|
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"The doctor says there's a glimmer/ray of hope that he'll improve."
|
||
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]
|
||
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},
|
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|
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"pronounciation":[],
|
||
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
||
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
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|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
||
|
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"examples":[],
|
||
|
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"history_and_etymology":{},
|
||
|
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"first_known_use":{},
|
||
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-223329"
|
||
|
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},
|
||
|
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"glimmering":{
|
||
|
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"type":[
|
||
|
|
"noun"
|
||
|
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],
|
||
|
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"definitions":{
|
||
|
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": glimmer":[]
|
||
|
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},
|
||
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
||
|
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"\u02c8gli-m\u0259-",
|
||
|
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"\u02c8glim-ri\u014b"
|
||
|
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],
|
||
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
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|
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"antonyms":[],
|
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|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
||
|
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"examples":[
|
||
|
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"a faint glimmering of light",
|
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|
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
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|
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"Among the indelible images are a pair of young women in bathing suits, framed by headless nude male torsos in the foreground, and a trio of old friends in the glimmering surf, an immersive shot of immersion. \u2014 Washington Post , 6 May 2022",
|
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|
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"The saint\u2019s gilded armor and halo had been built up with the delicate application of gesso pastiglia, or paste-work, atop which the artist had layered paint and gold leaf, creating a glimmering , three-dimensional relief. \u2014 Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker , 9 June 2022",
|
||
|
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"This mission takes place in nighttime Chicago and involves rappelling down a skyscraper with the lights of the Windy City as your glimmering backdrop. \u2014 Erik Kain, Forbes , 8 June 2022",
|
||
|
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"In an equally dazzling moment, Underwood descended from the sky in a glimmering ensemble and joined Aldean in song, rounding out the stunning duet. \u2014 Starr Bowenbank, Billboard , 8 Mar. 2022",
|
||
|
|
"Carey's glimmering gown had hints of rose gold and rich burgundy, depending on the section (wet or dry). \u2014 Bianca Brutus, PEOPLE.com , 13 Apr. 2022",
|
||
|
|
"With her third and final set, Lorde \u2014 this time in a leotard with a glimmering , exaggerated bustle \u2014 ramped up the tempo with a few of her older tunes. \u2014 Jon Freeman, Rolling Stone , 4 Apr. 2022",
|
||
|
|
"To film moments inside the aircraft it was placed on a hilltop outside Budapest where cinematographer Greig Fraser embraced the glimmering , natural sunlight. \u2014 Daron James, Variety , 17 Mar. 2022",
|
||
|
|
"Her large piece of Amate paper, made of tree bark, has a lovely range of hues from earthy browns to glimmering , mineral-like golds. \u2014 Washington Post , 26 Jan. 2022"
|
||
|
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],
|
||
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
||
|
|
"see glimmer entry 1":""
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
||
|
|
"15th century, in the meaning defined above":""
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-002008"
|
||
|
|
}
|
||
|
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}
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