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to shoot forth bursts of light
the waters of the rippling brook glimmered in the sun
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Recent Examples of glimmering
Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
The moon is glimmering, the veil between worlds is thin and there’s an air of mischief lingering in the shadows.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Imagine an Omni-Universe once glimmering with celestial radiance now dimmed by the cold bluish glow of digital screens.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Oct. 2025
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From ancient autopsy rooms to glimmering Gothic chapels, and medieval manuscripts to dark Baroque libraries, Europe’s universities can provide an intimate setting to experience some of history’s most impressive artifacts.
—Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
The moon is glimmering, the veil between worlds is thin and there’s an air of mischief lingering in the shadows.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Imagine an Omni-Universe once glimmering with celestial radiance now dimmed by the cold bluish glow of digital screens.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glimmering
Adjective
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The trailer features stunning images of the massive gleaming white cube that was the centerpiece of the staging and Instagram-worthy shots of the pryo and special effects that made the tour a must-see for fans.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
10 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Ciara's gown, courtesy of Valdrin Sahiti, featured a shimmering silver skirt with a peek-a-boo black lace bustier top.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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The mahogany music room stays true with a grand piano, now covered wall-to-wall in shimmering gold wallpaper that glows at night.—
Keith Flanagan,
Architectural Digest,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Bag a table outside to fully soak up the glistening ocean panorama, interrupted only by the occasional strutting peacock.—
Harriet Compston,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Before the 1945 season, there was a cartoon of him in the paper—Big Number 7 of the Rams—and there was his face, clean and glistening, under wavy hair and wearing a perfect smile.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Something always seems to be lurking in the periphery, glinting off the edges of mirrors, flickering across those black wings offstage.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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At first glance, Glass Mountain looks out of place—an irregular, pale, 15-foot mound glinting in the sunlight, as if someone dumped a pile of shiny shards in the middle of the desert.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The county became a glittering crystal mecca not necessarily because of top-down industrial policy, but because of a nearly all-consuming drive to hustle.—
Louise Matsakis Rachel Zheng,
Wired News,
20 Jan. 2026
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The song eventually escalates into a lecherous, breathless, glittering climax of incandescent synthesizers and melodic moans—an erotic asphyxiation depicted as utterly glorious.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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Park City will always be the shining city on a hill — or, mountain top — where the halcyon days of American independent film played out.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Feb. 2026
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In 2024, under Malaysia’s unique rotating monarchy, the current Sultan of Johor, Ibrahim Ibni Iskandar, was crowned the nation’s king for five years, shining a brighter spotlight on his state.—
Jeff Chu,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The sparkling, jewel-like accents will infuse a touch of glamor to any celebration.—
Nomita Vaish-Taylor,
The Spruce,
11 Feb. 2026
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But this iconic sparkling concoction’s popularity as a cold-weather beverage isn’t limited to Italy.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Suleyman cited the exponential growth in computational power as a flashing red signal that AI could replace large swaths of professionals.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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That’s a good way to avoid tailgating, flashing lights or a sounding horn — and possible road rage.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Glimmering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glimmering. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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