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Recent Examples of shimmering
William Harwood, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
There are blinking bacteria, flaming fungus, shimmering squid, and flashing fish.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
The Zenith edition, meanwhile, adds some jewelry-esqe sophistication to that aluminum look, thanks to 289 spheres that play with texture and shimmering mother-of-pearl inlays.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
Slightly shimmering effects reflect light in a subtle way, bringing luminosity without being exaggerated; it can be glazed donut–style chrome, or for a more intense effect try a cat-eye finish.
—Andrea Carbajal, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2026
Far from the modest wellness areas typical of city hotels, this is a vast, shimmering sanctuary.
—Vicki Power, TheWeek, 31 Mar. 2026
When the oil is shimmering, add the pork chops and cook until well browned, 2 to 4 minutes per side.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 30 Mar. 2026
In the gutter, the usual New Orleans blend of litter and live-oak leaves was topped by a shimmering layer of pink fish scales glinting in the sun.
—Daniel Brook, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Boaters can delight in the shimmering green water on a sunny day.
—Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles, that magical realm of shimmering natural beauty, was befouled by smog — maybe forever.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Then there's Texas, the perennial Democratic mirage--always shimmering on the horizon.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Mar. 2026
From Willis Tower to the shimmering glass towers along Lake Michigan, the skyline tells a story of aspiration and possibility.
—Tonika Lewis Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Eventually, as darkness descended, hundreds of shimmering dots coalesced to form a pulsating galaxy of light.
—New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Heidi Klum wowed in a strapless champagne column gown featuring shimmering crystal embellishments and intricate vertical beadwork.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 15 Mar. 2026
Pearl drop earrings peek through her tousled strands, adding an extra dose of glam and complementing the shimmering champagne tones of her gown.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Heat over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 350 degrees).
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
As the Orion capsule was pulling away from Earth late Thursday, April 2, 2026, commander Reid Wiseman captured a stunning view of the home planet, showing northern Africa, the Strait of Gibraltar, the lush coast of Brazil across the Atlantic Ocean and shimmering auroral displays over the poles.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
There are blinking bacteria, flaming fungus, shimmering squid, and flashing fish.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
The Zenith edition, meanwhile, adds some jewelry-esqe sophistication to that aluminum look, thanks to 289 spheres that play with texture and shimmering mother-of-pearl inlays.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
Slightly shimmering effects reflect light in a subtle way, bringing luminosity without being exaggerated; it can be glazed donut–style chrome, or for a more intense effect try a cat-eye finish.
—Andrea Carbajal, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2026
Far from the modest wellness areas typical of city hotels, this is a vast, shimmering sanctuary.
—Vicki Power, TheWeek, 31 Mar. 2026
When the oil is shimmering, add the pork chops and cook until well browned, 2 to 4 minutes per side.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 30 Mar. 2026
In the gutter, the usual New Orleans blend of litter and live-oak leaves was topped by a shimmering layer of pink fish scales glinting in the sun.
—Daniel Brook, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Boaters can delight in the shimmering green water on a sunny day.
—Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
When oil is shimmering and easily slides across surface of pan, carefully add tofu in a single layer and cook, undisturbed, until golden brown underneath, about 4-5 minutes.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles, that magical realm of shimmering natural beauty, was befouled by smog — maybe forever.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Then there's Texas, the perennial Democratic mirage--always shimmering on the horizon.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Mar. 2026
From Willis Tower to the shimmering glass towers along Lake Michigan, the skyline tells a story of aspiration and possibility.
—Tonika Lewis Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Eventually, as darkness descended, hundreds of shimmering dots coalesced to form a pulsating galaxy of light.
—New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Heidi Klum wowed in a strapless champagne column gown featuring shimmering crystal embellishments and intricate vertical beadwork.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 15 Mar. 2026
Pearl drop earrings peek through her tousled strands, adding an extra dose of glam and complementing the shimmering champagne tones of her gown.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Heat over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 350 degrees).
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shimmering
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This time, my eyes slid to the fresh silver polish on her fingernails, her cascading perm thick but without any undergrowth, and those eyes darting from me to the cop, glistening as if on the verge of pouring.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Mar. 2026
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The puppet wore a black judicial robe and had glistening eyes with slit pupils.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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His beans are on the menus of many top Bay Area restaurants, and a gleaming flagship store that opened in downtown Napa last week could be seen as a culmination of his 25 years of influence.—
Tara Duggan,
San Francisco Chronicle,
2 Apr. 2026
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But the approach matters more than most people realize, and getting the timing, tools and technique right can mean the difference between gleaming glass and a frustrating mess of streaks and residue.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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
Verb
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In the gutter, the usual New Orleans blend of litter and live-oak leaves was topped by a shimmering layer of pink fish scales glinting in the sun.—
Daniel Brook,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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The path down is picturesque, but peppered with black snakes glinting in the sun.—
Kristina Kasparian,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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From trends like petal nails and milk bath nails to pastel nail colors like lemon yellow, lavender milk, and shimmery pearl, there are plenty of of-the-moment nail looks that look great on everyone.—
Andrea Carbajal,
Glamour,
31 Mar. 2026
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For example, Korean blushes are quickly claiming top spots in my rotation, along with shimmery eye shadows and glitter liners that add just the right amount of everyday sparkle.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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The shining light, minus the hill.—
Tracy Baim,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Back in September, Elizabeth made a sparkling entrance at the National Television Awards in London, England.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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The worrying thing for England right now is that, just as Tuchel said, none of their attacking players apart from Kane are in sparkling form.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There are blinking bacteria, flaming fungus, shimmering squid, and flashing fish.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Olson played 3-out, 2-in on offense, two bigs setting screens, one flashing to the high post, the other sealing inside.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Shimmering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shimmering. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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