GLIMMERING Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

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Definition of glimmering

as in gleaming

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verb

present participle of glimmer

as in shimmering

to shoot forth bursts of light the waters of the rippling brook glimmered in the sun

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Recent Examples of glimmering

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The experience of eating it is even more shocking … the electric crunch of passionfruit seeds giving way to exploding citrus vesicles, glimmering like wayward teardrop gems … and … was that a dehydrated banana? — Cooking Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 Venus and Jupiter are still glimmering brightly together in the western sky after sunset, so do yourself a favor and head outside tonight! — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026 To his left is a black car with a bulky, rounded frame, glimmering in the deluge. — Taran Dugal, New Yorker, 23 May 2026 Jupiter Jupiter, after Venus, is the first star-like object that appears at dusk, glimmering high in the west through much of this month, with the two leading stars of Gemini, Pollux and Castor, floating even higher above it. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2026 From ancient autopsy rooms to glimmering Gothic chapels, and medieval manuscripts to dark Baroque libraries, Europe’s universities can provide an intimate setting to experience some of history’s most impressive artifacts. — Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026 Imagine an Omni-Universe once glimmering with celestial radiance now dimmed by the cold bluish glow of digital screens. — Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Oct. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for glimmering

Adjective

Under his meticulous care, the gleaming red sports car has been souped up to generate 400-horsepower turbo performance, but retains much of the original features and feel.

— Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
The trailer features stunning images of the massive gleaming white cube that was the centerpiece of the staging and Instagram-worthy shots of the pryo and special effects that made the tour a must-see for fans.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2025

Definition of gleaming

Adjective

The horses splashed fetlocks through the mud and water stood in little pools all about the desert, glistening ripples of silver in the blustery gusts of wind.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 July 2026
The base is a matte cat-eye, but the whole design is finished with a shiny top coat for a glistening melted-Popsicle effect.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 July 2026

Definition of glistening

Verb

In their gowns and bowties, guests giddily slurp mounds of glinting caviar off the back of their hand.

— Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 June 2026
No one wanted to stand behind the commanding warriors, draped in blankets and furs, brass hoops in their earlobes, medals and wampum on their strong chests, silver armbands glinting in the light.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026

Definition of glinting

Adjective

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
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

Definition of glittering

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Balogun was a central figure throughout the USMNT’s tournament run, shining in the team’s swashbuckling victory over Paraguay and scoring three goals in total.

— Martin Rogers, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.

— Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026

Definition of shining

Adjective

As the piano arches into a sparkling glissando, a harp follows suit, carving out space for a light, airy synthesizer drone to materialize.

— Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 13 July 2026
The Okanagan is British Columbia’s premier wine-producing region, with more than 180 wineries producing bold reds, bright whites and sparkling wines.

— Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026

Definition of sparkling

Verb

Walker wore his Cardinals hat backward, chewed a big wad of bubble gum and reveled afterward in flashing his imitation Liberty Bell bling, the champions chain presented by Ryan Howard.

— Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Where the Risk Is Actually Moving Public bond markets aren't flashing red.

— Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

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