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to shoot forth bursts of light
a sequined dress shimmering under the studio lights
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Recent Examples of shimmering
Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Apr. 2026
This sweet barrier island promises shimmering beaches, towering dunes, peaceful bike paths, kayak-ready waterways, and a darling historic downtown.
—Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Dripping glitter, shimmering adhesive crystals, dramatic slashes of eyeliner and smudges of eyeshadow—there was a playful, shifting experimentalism here, to signal the young characters’ changeability and ingenuity.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026
The excited gases release energy as shimmering light, also known as the northern lights.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
Other products include a Fade Balm meant to address dark spots; a shimmering face and body oil, and The Moisture Crème moisturizer.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2026
Jimin lingered at the front of the stage, eyes shimmering.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2026
Auroras are typically easiest to see after full darkness sets in and before dawn, when the sky is darkest and solar particles interacting with Earth's magnetic field create glowing arcs and shimmering curtains of light.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
On Monday, the Project Runway star opted for a different shimmering silhouette, selecting a burgundy frock covered in clear sequins.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The presence of comb jellies and a marine plankton called dinoflagellates give the water a shimmering blue-green glow.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Its Morning Blue dial, hand-hammered in 18-karat white gold, is meant to evoke the sky at first light, though its shimmering surface also suggests the rippling sea.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
Go for the shade Ribbon for a sheer pink (like Ciarlo, above), Espresso for a rich, chocolatey brown, or the new Lemontini for a shimmering gold.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
In other words, catching a glimpse of this would be like witnessing the literal glow of the solar system's stardust, shimmering along the path astrologers have tracked for centuries.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
The oil painting depicts a towering John the Baptist pouring water on the head of an even larger, almost shimmering Jesus; in the background, God, angels and cherubs look down from heaven in an ecstatic frenzy.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
But persist, and you'll be rewarded with a view of the lake's shimmering blue.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 17 Apr. 2026
For more casual dining head to the lakeside Terrace, or the shimmering Library Bar for first-class cocktails.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Restaurants serve authentic Italian fare over similarly spectacularly views of the sea, while guests unwind over transformative treatments in the opulent Irene Forte Spa between dips in the shimmering pool.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Apr. 2026
This sweet barrier island promises shimmering beaches, towering dunes, peaceful bike paths, kayak-ready waterways, and a darling historic downtown.
—Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Dripping glitter, shimmering adhesive crystals, dramatic slashes of eyeliner and smudges of eyeshadow—there was a playful, shifting experimentalism here, to signal the young characters’ changeability and ingenuity.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026
The excited gases release energy as shimmering light, also known as the northern lights.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
Other products include a Fade Balm meant to address dark spots; a shimmering face and body oil, and The Moisture Crème moisturizer.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2026
Jimin lingered at the front of the stage, eyes shimmering.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2026
Auroras are typically easiest to see after full darkness sets in and before dawn, when the sky is darkest and solar particles interacting with Earth's magnetic field create glowing arcs and shimmering curtains of light.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
On Monday, the Project Runway star opted for a different shimmering silhouette, selecting a burgundy frock covered in clear sequins.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
Elsewhere, delicate capiz shells have been hand-cut and hand-painted to create wall coverings in shimmering shades of emerald green and metallic grey, and artworks by local creatives such as Yasser Al Mulla and Azzam Al Mannai adorn walls.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The presence of comb jellies and a marine plankton called dinoflagellates give the water a shimmering blue-green glow.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Its Morning Blue dial, hand-hammered in 18-karat white gold, is meant to evoke the sky at first light, though its shimmering surface also suggests the rippling sea.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
Go for the shade Ribbon for a sheer pink (like Ciarlo, above), Espresso for a rich, chocolatey brown, or the new Lemontini for a shimmering gold.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
In other words, catching a glimpse of this would be like witnessing the literal glow of the solar system's stardust, shimmering along the path astrologers have tracked for centuries.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
The oil painting depicts a towering John the Baptist pouring water on the head of an even larger, almost shimmering Jesus; in the background, God, angels and cherubs look down from heaven in an ecstatic frenzy.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
But persist, and you'll be rewarded with a view of the lake's shimmering blue.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 17 Apr. 2026
For more casual dining head to the lakeside Terrace, or the shimmering Library Bar for first-class cocktails.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shimmering
Adjective
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As the doc’s creation Rocky (John Rivera), usually depicted as a glistening depiction of male beauty, appears here as a non-Adonis — a beefy, WWF-looking contender, in singlet and without a clue.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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Its four decks are decorated in sumptuous textiles, glistening marble, and deep colors accented with pops of gold—not to mention many replicas of Klimt’s work.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Across the House’s upper two floors, connected by a gleaming wooden spiral staircase, club facilities merge business and pleasure.—
Terry Ward,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Concurrently, gleaming shopping centers and luxury condos have sprung up everywhere, including on the site of the airport depicted in the 1942 film Casablanca.—
Liza Foreman,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 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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Tina Knowles dazzles in a shimmery black dress at Bobbi Kristina's Serenity House 5th Annual Celebration Of Serenity Sneaker Ball on April 26 in Los Angeles.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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The 82-foot infinity saltwater pool on the ninth floor serves bright, refreshing bites and resort-y drinks in a setting that’s extra atmospheric thanks to Bangkok’s third-tallest tree, a sampong, which emerges from an elliptical opening to shade the breezy lagoon with its shimmery canopy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Adjacent to this institution is the shining star of the Costa Mesa arts community, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, with a mission to entertain, educate, and engage the community.—
Sharael Kolberg,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The satirical elements, the rhythm of the show, and the sparkling performances of our cast and guest stars have always had a comedic bent.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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In Muskegon County, two neighboring school districts are competing for a sparkling trophy.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The one that keeps flashing in my mind in the current call to ratchet down the incendiary rhetoric was Don Jr’s reaction to the near-fatal 2022 home invasion attack on Paul Pelosi, husband of then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA).—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
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The new project would install flashing red lights that signal drivers to stop when a pedestrian needs to cross.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Shimmering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shimmering. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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