as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
a sequined dress shimmering under the studio lights
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Recent Examples of shimmer
Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2025
On the effervescent dance track, the British pop star mixes percussion elements of traditional Indian music with his signature absurdly catchy melodies, singing about never wanting to stop dancing with a lover whose aura shimmers just like the blue diamond for which the song is named.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 5 June 2025
Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The hexagonal pattern on the face appears to shimmer, changing hues from forest to grass green.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 June 2025
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Verb
Crystal glass adds shimmer, and ceramic plates in neutral tones highlight colorful drips.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2025
On the effervescent dance track, the British pop star mixes percussion elements of traditional Indian music with his signature absurdly catchy melodies, singing about never wanting to stop dancing with a lover whose aura shimmers just like the blue diamond for which the song is named.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 5 June 2025
Noun
The 10-track record combines indie pop with shimmering folk music, Americana and yacht rock — think Steely Dan, the Mamas and the Papas, Carole King and Seals and Crofts somehow meeting Clairo, Soccer Mommy and Samia.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The hexagonal pattern on the face appears to shimmer, changing hues from forest to grass green.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shimmer
Verb
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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
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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
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Now my house is awash with the LED glow of charging bulbs that are just waiting for the next power outage to do their trick.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
10 July 2025
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Giambattista Valli—fresh off receiving the title of Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters from the French government—basked in the glow of both the honor and an exceptional runway show.—
Ian Malone,
Vogue,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Mariah Carey appeared at Apple Music's 10th anniversary celebration in L.A. in a sheer black gown with glittering embellishments.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Renowned for its glittering nightlife, Art Deco glamor, and non-stop energy, South Beach is what many visitors envision as the essence of Miami.—
JP Shaffer,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
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The cosmic duo will be visible for around two and a half hours before the glare of the rising sun hides the Pleiades from view.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
4 July 2025
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With a full understanding about both the financial stakes and the glare of a national spotlight, Tucker has avoided the distractions that could have derailed his performance.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Director Gordon Greenberg has marshalled an excellent cast of fearless and multitalented actors for this 2-1/2-hour play-within-a-play that sparkles and surprises at every turn.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Top off each serving with club soda or sparkling water.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Stick to the classics like the Bobbi Brown Easy Neutrals Eyeshadow & Eyeliner set, or add some sheen to your everyday routine with a glowy primer.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
12 July 2025
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There is a sheen of poetic perfection to the film; Jesse and Céline are idealized lovers who look like grunge-era fashion models and speak with an unguarded openness.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
10 July 2025
Verb
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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
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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
Verb
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For many, Maine is a summer refuge—beaches with powdery sand and glinting grey-blue water intermingled with bucolic topography; mountains, lake houses.—
Caroline Reilly,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
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Sunlight glints off the water with a Mediterranean shimmer.—
Alexandra Gillespie,
AFAR Media,
23 June 2025
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“Shimmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shimmer. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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