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Recent Examples of shimmering
Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Moore also wore a lavender off-the-shoulder gown crafted from sheer, shimmering fabric, complete with a flowing train and thigh-high slit that revealed matching lavender heels.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Then there’s Reading, England’s, Chapterhouse, whose shimmering 1991 album Whirlpool became foundational text for generations of atmospheric guitar bands despite the group spending decades largely absent from American stages.
—Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 13 May 2026
The dress was crafted with allover shimmering gold sequins and featured an Art Deco-style design of sinuous lines and sharp angles for a contemporary appeal along with its timeless silhouette.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
When the oil is shimmering, add the frozen potstickers, flat side down.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 11 May 2026
This paved, three-mile path provides a front-row view of the shimmering lake and connects Incline Village to Sand Harbor State Park.
—Daria Bachmann, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
Powdered pearl blonde Think about the color of pearls, with their base cream shade and shimmering gray overtone.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 10 May 2026
Through your tears, see a brief, shimmering vision of What Might Have Been.
—Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs star, also 36, purchased the sparkling suite from the late Hollywood icon that was worn by Swift, who matched it with a gold Maria Lucia Hohan Allar silk dress in shimmering fabric with a cut-out waist for the elegant evening.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Buck, who died in 2000, coated Maniacs songs in shimmering chords played near the bottom of his guitar neck.
—Dan Kois, Pitchfork, 17 May 2026
All over the dress, shimmering sequins created bursts of firework-like patterning, with varied tones of metallic silver.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 May 2026
Once shimmering, add the shrimp and cook until opaque and golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side (working in batches if necessary, and adding more oil as needed).
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
In the distance, an impressive railway bridge, its steel girders painted bright white, stretches across the shimmering landscape, apparently untouched by the US and Israeli strikes that battered and scarred parts of Iran earlier this year.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Whether you’re headed to a pool party in Mykonos or sticking to the city streets, La Veste’s shimmering mini shorts make a strong case for everyday sequins this summer.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 7 May 2026
In addition to this Pamela Anderson drugstore lipstick dupe, there are a few other shimmering shades worth considering, including a pick for deeper skin tones and one that Parsons also recommended during her search for the best shade.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 7 May 2026
Adjective
This is a particularly important period for singles to look for someone new who gives them a shimmering heart.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Moore also wore a lavender off-the-shoulder gown crafted from sheer, shimmering fabric, complete with a flowing train and thigh-high slit that revealed matching lavender heels.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Then there’s Reading, England’s, Chapterhouse, whose shimmering 1991 album Whirlpool became foundational text for generations of atmospheric guitar bands despite the group spending decades largely absent from American stages.
—Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 13 May 2026
The dress was crafted with allover shimmering gold sequins and featured an Art Deco-style design of sinuous lines and sharp angles for a contemporary appeal along with its timeless silhouette.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
When the oil is shimmering, add the frozen potstickers, flat side down.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 11 May 2026
This paved, three-mile path provides a front-row view of the shimmering lake and connects Incline Village to Sand Harbor State Park.
—Daria Bachmann, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
Powdered pearl blonde Think about the color of pearls, with their base cream shade and shimmering gray overtone.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 10 May 2026
Through your tears, see a brief, shimmering vision of What Might Have Been.
—Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Verb
While historic curbside appeal remains intact, inside The Biltmore opens to an even more glamorous world, with shimmering chandeliers and a bright-white marble lobby setting the tone for an indulgent stay.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs star, also 36, purchased the sparkling suite from the late Hollywood icon that was worn by Swift, who matched it with a gold Maria Lucia Hohan Allar silk dress in shimmering fabric with a cut-out waist for the elegant evening.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Buck, who died in 2000, coated Maniacs songs in shimmering chords played near the bottom of his guitar neck.
—Dan Kois, Pitchfork, 17 May 2026
All over the dress, shimmering sequins created bursts of firework-like patterning, with varied tones of metallic silver.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 May 2026
Once shimmering, add the shrimp and cook until opaque and golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side (working in batches if necessary, and adding more oil as needed).
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
In the distance, an impressive railway bridge, its steel girders painted bright white, stretches across the shimmering landscape, apparently untouched by the US and Israeli strikes that battered and scarred parts of Iran earlier this year.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Whether you’re headed to a pool party in Mykonos or sticking to the city streets, La Veste’s shimmering mini shorts make a strong case for everyday sequins this summer.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 7 May 2026
In addition to this Pamela Anderson drugstore lipstick dupe, there are a few other shimmering shades worth considering, including a pick for deeper skin tones and one that Parsons also recommended during her search for the best shade.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shimmering
Adjective
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Behind him are glistening gemstones.—
Phoebe Liu,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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In the summer, its population swells as Italians flock here seeking sun and the chance to swim in the glistening azure sea and soak in the thermal hot springs.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The gleaming cube vase holds the light yet intoxicating scent.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2026
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From lush velvet upholstery to intricate marquetry to gleaming brass fixtures, each sleeping carriage—including an exclusive carriage-long L’Observatoire designed by French artist and photographer JR that launched in 2025—is packed with immersive details that send travelers back in time.—
Rebekah Peppler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 May 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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The woman’s hip on the bed in the ocher light, the tentative touch of her husband, his ring glinting.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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His tight chord stabs, jazzy voicings and glinting tone are an indelible sonic signature, up there with Louis Armstrong’s trumpet blasts and Aretha Franklin’s rolling, tolling gospel piano.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Plum is braless, her vest open to reveal a shimmery pile of silver chains, her abs on defiant display.—
Jade Chang,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Fonda walked the red carpet during the festival's opening ceremony, posing in a shimmery black dress alongside Demi Moore and took the stage with actress Gong Li to officially open the event.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Over the past few years, Target has slipped from being a retail shining star to something far more commonplace.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Better Homes & Gardens’ 2026 Drink of Summer contenders include a Mango-Jalapeño Sauv Spritz, made with Sauvignon Blanc, mango, jalapeño and sparkling water.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Its panoramic views include the 25-metre lap pool below, the hills of Bandol across the sparkling cerulean water, and on the other side of the terrace, the rugged coastline with iconic Eagle Beak rock protruding from the distant horizon.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
Verb
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To make everything even more Guy Ritchie–riffic, the director intercuts some of these scenes with a recipe for a stovetop negroni svegliato, complete with the ingredients flashing on the screen.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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It has been expanded twice since then and now includes vehicles with flashing amber or white lights.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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“Shimmering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shimmering. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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