1
as in hint
a very small amount
a glimmer of hope that there will be snow on Christmas
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2
as in flicker
an almost imperceptible sign of something
most of the students showed not even a glimmer of interest in what I had to say
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as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
the waters of the rippling brook glimmered in the sun
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Recent Examples of glimmer
Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 22 May 2025
This link between exercise and the gut was barely a glimmer in scientists’ eyes some 15 years ago, when exercise immunologist Marc Cook was a graduate student at the Urbana-Champaign campus.
—Lydia Denworth, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 May 2025
Both need to shake things up and rediscover the skyscraper glimmering, sunlit charms of the city.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 13 May 2025
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Noun
But planted within that picture was a glimmer of hope — or maybe delusion — for Sabres fans.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 22 May 2025
This link between exercise and the gut was barely a glimmer in scientists’ eyes some 15 years ago, when exercise immunologist Marc Cook was a graduate student at the Urbana-Champaign campus.
—Lydia Denworth, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
Verb
All three planets will be visible to the naked eye: Saturn up high, the moon just below and Venus glimmering brightly near the horizon.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 May 2025
Both need to shake things up and rediscover the skyscraper glimmering, sunlit charms of the city.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glimmer
Noun
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The shade brings a quiet elegance to any room, a hint of whimsy, and a reputation for serenity thanks to its namesake plant.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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What is a hint in the novel becomes a horror onscreen when Fanny discovers sketchbooks showing sadistic scenes of plantation life.—
Marina Harss,
New Yorker,
13 June 2025
Noun
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But with time, the actor has learned to communicate decades of regret and the darkest emotional headspace with barely a flicker of his face.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2025
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For decades, the image of a CEO’s office was framed by the steady flicker of stock tickers tracking the Dow and S&P 500—symbols of economic pulse and performance.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Verb
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But its sound was always gleaming and well-rounded, the instrumental balance impeccable all evening.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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Photo : Become Legendary The primary bathroom is wrapped in gleaming turquoise-colored tile.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Just pair up a white shirt dress with matching thigh-high boots, then top with a sprinkling of gold statement jewelry.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
7 June 2025
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Despite a sprinkling of foreign talent, the most popular player in the Sundowns squad is Themba Zwane, the 35-year-old club captain, who has just recovered from a serious Achilles injury.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Spanning the entire 32nd floor of the Olympia Dumbo and going for $19.5 million, the five-bedroom aerie offers spine-tingling views of the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges plus shimmering New York Harbor and skyline vistas for your own main-character brooding.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
2 June 2025
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Just beyond the levee, the Sacramento River shimmered.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Sincerely, People with functioning eyes and a shred of honesty.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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Please be advised that the dress code is either pastel-Easter-egg chic or ripped black shreds and absolutely nothing in between.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Steve’s first instinct is almost always to say something awful or unkind, and then Murray’s eyes flash a desire to take it back.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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Goldberg flashed a confused look after Behar's admission, as the audience applauded and conservative panelist Alyssa Farah Griffin laughed while segueing into her own point.—
Joey Nolfi Published,
EW.com,
11 June 2025
Noun
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In a shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, and triple sec with a splash of jalapeño simple syrup.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2025
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Blend frozen watermelon with a splash of lime juice to make watermelon slushies.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
11 June 2025
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“Glimmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glimmer. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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