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
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
For centuries, the Aurora Borealis has captivated skywatchers with its shimmering curtains of green, red, and purple light.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
Some oils, such as Victoria Beckham’s sultry, scented formula, lend a dose of shimmer to the skin, while others—like Saltair’s beachy blend—lend a more straightforward gleam.
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Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
27 May 2026
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Verb
The exterior alone marries gravitas and grandeur, with a palette of Super Champagne Crystal, Arctic White, and black, all shimmering with an infusion of powdered glass.
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Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
For centuries, the Aurora Borealis has captivated skywatchers with its shimmering curtains of green, red, and purple light.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
Noun
Mindy Kaling and Constance Wu shimmer and shine at the premiere of Hulu's new series Not Suitable For Work on May 28 in Brooklyn, New York.
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People Staff,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
Some oils, such as Victoria Beckham’s sultry, scented formula, lend a dose of shimmer to the skin, while others—like Saltair’s beachy blend—lend a more straightforward gleam.
—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shimmer
Verb
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With sunbeams gleaming downward, reflecting off of the spacecraft's hull, the Dragon can be seen backing away from the station mere moments after undocking from the port on the station's Harmony module.
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Shortly before the World Cup trophy is placed into the hands of one team’s triumphant captain at MetLife Stadium on July 19, a gleaming Golden Boot award will be presented to the tournament’s top scorer.
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If your skin has been looking a little dull, dehydrated, or uneven after long days in the sun, this milky toner is here to restore your glow.
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In one chilling early scene, the toys peek out Bonnie’s window and see all the houses around them lit up, from within, by the spectral glow of personal digital devices.
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In the herb garden beside her home on Colorado Avenue, Cathi Murray digs through the soil and pulls out two glittering black rocks.
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An Indigenous couple pay a visit to another makeshift cross, mist rises from a waterfall, and mountains rear up, first green, then brown, and finally glittering white.
Noun
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The openings in the blinds' slats can be adjusted to give you custom control of glare, light, and heat.
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And these were just the animals and machines trying to do you in, not to mention the glare of the sun, the Feds, or some bad-seed trimmer with a crush or a death wish.
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Situated on the edge of Pier 17, overlooking the East River, the pop-up space is designed to bring the magic of the Amalfi Coast to Manhattan, with sun loungers and sips of the sparkling beverage.
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Shinery takes your jewelry from dirty and dull to sparkling and shining.
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The rind should have a bright sheen and have a spot of creamy, yellow shading on one side.
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House of the Dragon made a strong start with its first season, which was praised by critics and fans for restoring some of the sheen the franchise had lost after what many considered a disappointing end to Game of Thrones.
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Currently in London while her fiancé Harry Styles performs 12 days at Wembley Stadium as part of his Together, Together tour, Kravitz made time to attend a very British garden party in the blazing sun—looking every bit of a bride-to-be, and flashing her engagement ring in the process.
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WSo what happens if lightning starts flashing during a World Cup match in KC?
Noun
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The rest of the meeting had that politicians’ glint to it as Warsh cleared room to maneuver.
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Our goal is to elicit that glint of recognition in another human being because something that felt good and true to us feels good and true to them at the same time.
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“Shimmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shimmer. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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