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
Pablo Maurer, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
In October 2024, there was a glimmer of hope for Kim and her fans when she was spotted back on set, filming a small-budget music film in Seoul’s Jongno district.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 16 Feb. 2025
Mikelle Street, WWD, 14 Feb. 2025
From bracelets, rings, earrings and dog tag necklaces offered in gold, silver, and diamond-clad, at every angle a piece glimmered.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 13 Feb. 2025
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Noun
This January, though, when Pochettino gathered his reserves for the USMNT’s annual winter camp, there was a glimmer of hope.
—Pablo Maurer, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
In October 2024, there was a glimmer of hope for Kim and her fans when she was spotted back on set, filming a small-budget music film in Seoul’s Jongno district.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 16 Feb. 2025
Verb
For the premiere, Hudson glimmered on the red carpet.
—Mikelle Street, WWD, 14 Feb. 2025
From bracelets, rings, earrings and dog tag necklaces offered in gold, silver, and diamond-clad, at every angle a piece glimmered.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glimmer
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Some saw that as a hint to his future involvement and a firm commitment to the youngster, but Fortea has not returned to Ancelotti’s training sessions since playing in two Under-19 European Championship qualifiers with Spain in November.—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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We had been warmed up to this by recent hints of several more One UI 7 betas to come before the stable release was GA.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Images of the faint flickers and big, bright flares around the black hole taken from nine hours of observation by the telescope can be seen in a time-lapse video released by Northwestern University.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
20 Feb. 2025
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President-elect Donald Trump’s second tour in the White House can be a glorious last hurrah or the last flicker of a dying comet.—
Armstrong Williams,
Orange County Register,
13 Jan. 2025
Verb
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From gleaming marble countertops to pristine wood flooring, even the slightest imperfections can impact a property’s value.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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At the Museum of Clocks, also in Chengdu, textural red brickwork alludes more to the area’s humble past than a gleaming future.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN,
4 Mar. 2025
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From the snack brands (Lay’s and Taco Bell) to the streamers (Disney+), and a generous sprinkling of Matthew McConaugheys thrown in for good measure, here’s our annual rundown of the cream of the crop to the cringe.—
Rob LeDonne,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025
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For an extra pretty presentation, finish the dish with fresh sage leaves and an extra sprinkling of grated Asiago.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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McGrath captures color well, and so eyes shimmered with a pearly, iridescent lavender.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2025
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Romance, true love, fertility and children, as well as hobbies and creativity could all shimmer like gold.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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After being made aware of her video, Monadnock Food Co-op had to issue a recall and refunds for their organic red quinoa, organic white quinoa, organic tri-color quinoa, organic cornmeal, organic polenta, organic coconut shreds, and their raw walnuts.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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The affected products include quinoa, cornmeal, polenta, coconut shreds and walnuts.—
Terry Dickerson,
NBC News,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Nightmares of more dental work had to have flashed through the Celtics guard’s mind Thursday night.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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Shortstop Max Acosta, one of three players acquired in the Jake Burger trade with Texas, has flashed this spring, getting on base in 6 of his 14 plate appearances, with a home run.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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By locking Metcalf into a five-year, $150 million contract, the Steelers have made their biggest splash at wideout, where their track record of drafting and developing the position has hit a valley in recent years (except George Pickens).—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Slam Dunk At Pier 5 at Bayside Marketplace in Miami, this is a winning mix of Don Q Cristal rum, Triple Sec, fresh lime, orange juice, and mint, topped with a bubbly splash of Starry.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Glimmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glimmer. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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