glimmering

noun

glim·​mer·​ing ˈgli-mə-riŋ How to pronounce glimmering (audio)
ˈglim-
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Examples of glimmering in a Sentence

a faint glimmering of light
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In the first, NASA engineers attached the system to a dummy test capsule packed with hundreds of sensors, placed it alongside the glimmering white sand dunes of New Mexico and fired it off to simulate an abort from the launch pad. Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026 Warm gear is a boon on this trail in case of storms or unexpected precipitation, and pack a microfiber towel–you’ll want to plunge into the multiple glimmering lakes. Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026 Simple glitter nails have evolved into glimmering lacquers, magnetic velvet polishes, and iridescent chrome powders. Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026 Still, the appetite for the experience is undeniable; the collective opened a similarly glimmering location, teamLab Biovortex Kyoto, in 2025. Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for glimmering

Word History

Etymology

see glimmer entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of glimmering was in the 15th century

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“Glimmering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glimmering. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.

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