as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
a sequined dress shimmering under the studio lights
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Nora Colomer
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Barcelona dreams in Gaudí’s whimsical curves—where chimneys twist like candy and mosaics shimmer in Park Güell.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The title track is an infectiously groovy, eighteen-minute improvisation for electric keyboards, in which quicksilver tendrils of melody appear and recede, shimmering in the style of Indian raga.
—William Robin, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
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Verb
This stylish sweater is made of a soft knit that features subtle metallic threads woven throughout, giving it a delicate shimmer.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Barcelona dreams in Gaudí’s whimsical curves—where chimneys twist like candy and mosaics shimmer in Park Güell.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
Michiganders as far south as Cadillac, Manistee and West Branch may be able to see the shimmering lights in the sky to the north, NOAA said.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The title track is an infectiously groovy, eighteen-minute improvisation for electric keyboards, in which quicksilver tendrils of melody appear and recede, shimmering in the style of Indian raga.
—William Robin, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shimmer
Verb
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By the time the final model strutted off the runway, the Pier 76 space was alive with cheers and cameras flashing against rows of gleaming cars.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
17 Sep. 2025
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The pictures show the wide-eyed feline in a series of irresistible poses—lying on her back exposing her soft belly, sitting upright with her bright blue eyes gleaming, and playfully posing for the camera.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The glow of zodiacal light aligns with the ecliptic — the sun’s path through the zodiac constellations and the plane of the solar system — which is steep at the equator and sloped at mid-northern latitudes.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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For a soft, diffused glow, opt for a linen or paper shade that allows light to permeate the material.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Nine years later, Bolt called time on a glittering career.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Enchanted glittered with edible pink shimmer dust, and bursting with fruity, botanical flavors – Grey Goose with watermelon basil essences, vermouth and basil.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Sidewalk glare to in-office fluorescents are no match for this mineral SPF 30 that delivers with a Swiss clock’s precision.—
Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Apple has applied an anti-reflective coating to ward off glare to all of the new iPhones, while the S25 Ultra is the only S25 with that feature.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Available on the Apple Bottoms website, fans can get a bundle featuring the jeans and sparkling water as well as a tank top, keychain, mini denim clutch and iron-on patch.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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Floating at the edge of the rooftop while the entire city sparkled below us was surreal.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And even after a couple of hours, you’ll be shocked to find that both the tint and the divinely dewy sheen remain.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Excess liquid pooling at the bottom, or an oily sheen suggests the meat could be dried out.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Barney excelled at the technique, leaving Lily no choice but to flash him as a distraction to botch the final move.—
Francesca Gariano,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Trailblazers flashed their well-rounded skills to score 27 points in the first half and cruised to a 41-9 victory at Orange Coast College.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Braided glacial rivers cut through valleys, and massive ice caps glint in the distance.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Pans, scoured, hung from hooks; knives glinted in ascending size.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Shimmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shimmer. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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