1
as in hint
a very small amount
a glimmer of hope that there will be snow on Christmas
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in flicker
an almost imperceptible sign of something
most of the students showed not even a glimmer of interest in what I had to say
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
the waters of the rippling brook glimmered in the sun
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of glimmer
Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2025
Despite this recent glimmer of hope, injected by crypto bull market excitement, overall public companies are struggling.
—Christopher Perkins, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 June 2025
The usual dull gray-brown of the seafloor was capped by tendrils of inky rock that glimmered with an abundance of glass — the result of rapid quenching when lava hits chilly water.
—Maya Wei-Haas, New York Times, 2 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for glimmer
Noun
That offered a glimmer of hope for those in Matthews and east Charlotte still hoping to see the Silver Line light rail project built out as originally conceived.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2025
Despite this recent glimmer of hope, injected by crypto bull market excitement, overall public companies are struggling.
—Christopher Perkins, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Verb
This boxy, three-story home and its detached carport cut striking figures among the dense greenery of the Alpine landscape during the summer and the glimmering white snow during winter.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 June 2025
The usual dull gray-brown of the seafloor was capped by tendrils of inky rock that glimmered with an abundance of glass — the result of rapid quenching when lava hits chilly water.
—Maya Wei-Haas, New York Times, 2 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for glimmer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glimmer
Noun
-
Here are some hints for today’s Quordle game, followed by the answers: What Are Today’s Quordle Hints?—
Kris Holt,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
-
Featuring a cool ranch flavor, with hints of garlic and onion.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
8 July 2025
Noun
-
The intention, maybe, is to provide a flicker of hope for these two characters and for the audience.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
26 June 2025
-
It is formulated with LED lights with glare control and low optical flicker for eye care.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2025
Verb
-
Dressed in a Versace shirt and gleaming gold chain, Shakur was still out on bond, still basking in the glow of stardom, brushing off a violent altercation with a Crip gang member inside a Sin City casino that had transpired just hours earlier after a Mike Tyson boxing match.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
1 July 2025
-
That means, as Hercules, buoyant Brady is asked to present little beyond a sweet-natured, naive hunk celebrated for his gym membership and gleaming dentistry.—
David Benedict,
Variety,
24 June 2025
Noun
-
On the side, there’s a salad of carrots, onions and peppers, a perfect scoop of white rice and a sprinkling of herbs.—
Kaitlyn Rosati,
New York Daily News,
2 July 2025
-
Nonetheless, his asking out Brooks’s sister Chloe is the perfect sprinkling of drama to kick this show off.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
4 June 2025
Verb
-
Playwright Richard Greenberg was the maestro of shimmering verbal arias.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
-
For the June 27 ceremony, Kim wore a shimmering black glazed dress.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
-
Zoé | 2024 | Canada | Rémi St-Michel | Midwest Premiere | The remaining shreds of Zoe’s mind desperately cling to her vague memories of better feelings.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
25 June 2025
-
To date, despite all these ideas, there hasn’t been a single shred of solid evidence for the existence of axions, which naturally drops them down a peg or two on the credibility scale.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
25 June 2025
Verb
-
Earlier this year, Anthropic, an AI startup, flashed a big warning: AI could wipe out more than half of all entry-level white-collar jobs in the next one to five years.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
-
The Spy bag has since been spotted on celebrities such as Aubrey Plaza, Kelly Rowland, Rita Ora and Bianca Balti, while Rihanna and Bella Hadid, among others, have recently flashed vintage models.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
3 July 2025
Noun
-
There’s also a splash pad and playground for the kids.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
-
Enjoy playscapes, a swimming pool, splash pads for the kids, sports fields Dillon Stadium and historic buildings.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Glimmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glimmer. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share