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
Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 4 July 2025
Grubbs still on the hook for tens of millions of dollars
There was another glimmer of good news for victims in June, when the U.S. Department of Justice issued a press release about the bankruptcy case.
—Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 18 June 2025
During the hike, glimmering alpine lakes beckon hikers to cool off with a brisk dip.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 12 June 2025
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Noun
Ramos has been a glimmer of hope offensively, although his defense has room for improvement.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 4 July 2025
Grubbs still on the hook for tens of millions of dollars
There was another glimmer of good news for victims in June, when the U.S. Department of Justice issued a press release about the bankruptcy case.
—Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Verb
The glimmering fish got closer, though, and eventually showed its colors.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 18 June 2025
During the hike, glimmering alpine lakes beckon hikers to cool off with a brisk dip.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glimmer
Noun
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Additionally, the long sleeves, which are also a major part of the design, evoke a hint of tastefulness.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Aug. 2025
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That could potentially be a hint into the sophistication of the attack.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The screens flicker and change to show various rooms in a different location, a cabin in the woods.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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Gilded flickers and Gila woodpeckers, for instance, circumvent the plant’s sharp spines to excavate nest cavities inside its pulpy flesh.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
25 July 2025
Verb
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In its place, Pacers Sports and Entertainment is building a gleaming new $78 million performance facility for the Indiana Fever.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
29 July 2025
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Its modern aesthetic borders on too plain, though its gleaming aluminum finish exudes a premium feel and impressive strength.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Switzerland fans, along with a sprinkling of Wales fans, buffered the gaps.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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Most popular history skips from Hiroshima to the economic boom of the 1950s—with maybe a sprinkling of the Marshall Plan in between—but our society was fundamentally reorganized by the war.—
Literary Hub
July 1,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
Verb
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The lake shimmers below, and on clear mornings, the snowcapped head of Monte Rosa peeks out above.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The stage shimmered; Quincy’s name reverberated as the lineup rolled out: Tyrese, Robin Thicke, Al B. Sure!, SWV, Xscape, MC Lyte, The Pharcyde, and Mobb Deep — all artists whose sounds echo Jones’s genius.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
refinery29.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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To prevent the shreds from clumping, anti-caking agents like cellulose (a plant fiber made from wood pulp) and potato starch are often added, which can steal moisture from the cheese, affecting its texture.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
23 July 2025
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Northwestern’s leadership chooses not to afford the members of its community a shred of respect.—
Luis A. Nunes Amaral,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Aidan Chiles flashed potential with bouts of inconsistency in his first season with the Spartans after following coach Jonathan Smith from Oregon State.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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Highly deserving of its praise, having won the Nobel Prize in 2022, The Years is constantly moving, mimicking how time might feel stagnant and yet flashing before our eyes.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Their biggest splash was trading for wide receiver Deebo Samuel from the San Francisco 49ers.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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Families love the waterfront splash pad, playground, and great lawn where kids can run around to their heart’s content.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
31 July 2025
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“Glimmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glimmer. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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