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glitter

/ˈɡlɪtə(ɹ)/
noun
  1. A bright, sparkling light; shininess or brilliance.

  2. A shiny, decorative adornment, sometimes sprinkled on glue to make simple artwork.

  3. Glitz.

verb
  1. To sparkle with light; to shine with a brilliant and broken light or showy luster; to gleam.

    "a glittering sword"

  2. To be showy, specious, or striking, and hence attractive.

    "the glittering scenes of a court"

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