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the waters of the rippling brook glimmered in the sun
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Recent Examples of glimmering
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
The moon is glimmering, the veil between worlds is thin and there’s an air of mischief lingering in the shadows.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
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
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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
The moon is glimmering, the veil between worlds is thin and there’s an air of mischief lingering in the shadows.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glimmering
Adjective
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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
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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
Verb
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Today, the village is separated from the mainland by about 660 yards of shimmering turquoise water where fishermen paddle on homemade rafts.—
Tommy Trenchard,
NPR,
31 May 2026
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The supermodel stunned in a shimmering bronze string bikini from Calzedonia.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Her floor-length skirt, which showed off a glimpse of her towering cream platform sandals, was covered in the same glistening embellishments as well as fringe tiers.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
26 May 2026
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His uniform and scalp were lined with glistening rivulets of oil, water, soot and sweat.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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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
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His tight chord stabs, jazzy voicings and glinting tone are an indelible sonic signature, up there with Louis Armstrong’s trumpet blasts and Aretha Franklin’s rolling, tolling gospel piano.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
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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
Verb
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The plants store electricity generated by large solar and wind farms to release back on the power grid at night when the sun isn’t shining or the wind isn’t blowing.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
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Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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The park delivers high mountain peaks, massive valley glaciers, boreal forests and sparkling lakes, along with iconic northern wildlife and the cultural heritage of the Southern Tutchone people.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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And while local flavors shine, international cuisine is also making its mark, bringing world-class culinary experiences to Bodrum’s sparkling shores.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Ahead of the endorsement vote, Klobuchar supporters holding batons with flashing green lights dominated the convention floor.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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Neighbors said flashing emergency lights and sirens alerted them something was terribly wrong.—
Adi Guajardo,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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“Glimmering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glimmering. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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