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exposure - The condition of being exposed to something like weather, danger, or public view.

The journalist’s article led to the exposure of a major financial scandal.

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twinkle - (of a star or light, or a shiny object) To shine with a gleam that varies repeatedly between bright and faint

The star twinkled above Denise like a blinking traffic signal.

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glow - To shine with a bright or radiant light, often from heat or warmth.

His face glowed with pride when he saw the results of his hard work.

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glimmer - A weak, faint, or unsteady light

Six hours after the house collapsed on Peter, his first glimmer of hope occurred when he heard the rescue workers calling his name.

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glitter - Shine with a bright, shimmering, reflected light

The glittering holiday lights illuminated everything within a block of it.

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dawn - The first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise.

They reached the beach just as the dawn began to break over the horizon.

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transparency - A situation in which business and financial activities are done in an open way without secrets, so that people can trust that they are fair and honest.

After the last CFO made a mess of the company's finances, Bill tried to achieve total transparency for all accounting information.

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glitter - Tiny pieces of sparkling material used for decoration

For arts-and-crafts enthusiasts, glitter is a popular and lively decoration.

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glossy - Shiny and smooth

Shampoo commercials always show how users can get the glossiest hair possible.

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radiant - Shining, full of light, glowing brightly

New York City at night looks radiant with its buildings full of light.

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luster - A soft glow or shine.

The morning sunshine gave Annie's hair a beautiful luster that gave her an almost angelic quality.

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radiance - Bright light or inner glow that shines from something or someone

When David saw the ark opened, revealing the Torah scrolls inside, he sensed a radiance of wisdom emanating from them.