as in gleaming
to shoot forth bursts of light
a sequined dress shimmering under the studio lights
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Recent Examples of shimmering
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
There are the shimmering, silver-leafed balcony boxes that create a scalloped collar around the upper level of the grand ballroom in which anyone who was anyone once waltzed or sang or partied hard.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2025
For her match against Greet Minnen in Louis Armstrong Stadium, Osaka walked onto the court with sparkly red roses in her hair, matching her shimmering red headphones and a jacket which was studded with crystals.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
Their pick reflects the fact with a hue that could easily be found in a shimmering coral reef.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Leonor paired the shimmering suit with a patent clutch, pointed heels, and a dazzling pair of diamond earrings borrowed from her mother’s jewelry box.
—Ben Jureidini, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2025
On a clear night away from the glow of city lights, the sky can be spectacular—a velvet canvas dotted with millions of twinkling stars, the luminous moon, and the shimmering band of the Milky Way galaxy.
—Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Along the Corniche—a sweeping waterfront promenade curving around the bay—traditional dhows drift past a shimmering skyline of minarets and sculptural skyscrapers.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Michiganders as far south as Cadillac, Manistee and West Branch may be able to see the shimmering lights in the sky to the north, NOAA said.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The title track is an infectiously groovy, eighteen-minute improvisation for electric keyboards, in which quicksilver tendrils of melody appear and recede, shimmering in the style of Indian raga.
—William Robin, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
Hanna’s tender harmonies, Stuart Duncan’s delicate fiddle, and the shimmering stringwork from Martin and Brown enrich the track with texture, and emotional depth.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2025
The Oscar-winning actress wore a black minidress with shimmering elements and a tweed fabric.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Aug. 2025
The new Sorting Hat Doughnut reveals your house with a surprise filling, and the Golden Snitch Latte brings a caramel toffee twist topped with shimmering gold sugar.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
The shimmering gown featured a formfitting design with sinuous sculptural elements at the neckline and hip for asymmetrical juxtaposition.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
There are the shimmering, silver-leafed balcony boxes that create a scalloped collar around the upper level of the grand ballroom in which anyone who was anyone once waltzed or sang or partied hard.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2025
For her match against Greet Minnen in Louis Armstrong Stadium, Osaka walked onto the court with sparkly red roses in her hair, matching her shimmering red headphones and a jacket which was studded with crystals.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
Their pick reflects the fact with a hue that could easily be found in a shimmering coral reef.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Leonor paired the shimmering suit with a patent clutch, pointed heels, and a dazzling pair of diamond earrings borrowed from her mother’s jewelry box.
—Ben Jureidini, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2025
On a clear night away from the glow of city lights, the sky can be spectacular—a velvet canvas dotted with millions of twinkling stars, the luminous moon, and the shimmering band of the Milky Way galaxy.
—Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The woman, who goes by Madi online, shared the clip, to her TikTok account @tiktakmadi on Friday, showing a thin layer of white clouds in the sky, revealing the shimmering skyscrapers, reflecting the pink light of the sunrise above the iconic city.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Along the Corniche—a sweeping waterfront promenade curving around the bay—traditional dhows drift past a shimmering skyline of minarets and sculptural skyscrapers.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Michiganders as far south as Cadillac, Manistee and West Branch may be able to see the shimmering lights in the sky to the north, NOAA said.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The title track is an infectiously groovy, eighteen-minute improvisation for electric keyboards, in which quicksilver tendrils of melody appear and recede, shimmering in the style of Indian raga.
—William Robin, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
Hanna’s tender harmonies, Stuart Duncan’s delicate fiddle, and the shimmering stringwork from Martin and Brown enrich the track with texture, and emotional depth.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2025
The Oscar-winning actress wore a black minidress with shimmering elements and a tweed fabric.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Aug. 2025
The new Sorting Hat Doughnut reveals your house with a surprise filling, and the Golden Snitch Latte brings a caramel toffee twist topped with shimmering gold sugar.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shimmering
Verb
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One of the most dazzling superpowers of using toothpaste as a cleaner can be seen in a gleaming shower door.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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Think gleaming marble, intricate mosaic, and rich wood.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Outdoor scenes especially are artfully composed, such as a distant view of a bridge with the river flowing under it in the foreground, or the glistening look of a puddle on the street at night.—
Caryn James,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
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Its mesmerizing turquoise lakes, towering granite pinnacles, and vast, glistening glaciers have earned the park recognition as the crown jewel of Patagonia region, a vast natural frontier which stretches over 1,000 miles from Chile to the tip of Argentina.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Advertisement Advertisement A recent spate of darkly glittering comedies give us the opportunity to do just that.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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By day, guests linger with coffee under the glittering chandelier, with digital nomads and California tech bros collaborating over laptops.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For more gorgeous pieces from the MacKenzie-Childs sale, check out our top picks below with everything from shimmery vanity trays to vibrant kitchenware, floral rugs, patterned furniture, and wall decor.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Mix it all up — tailored sober jackets with shimmery eveningwear fabrics; menswear silhouettes with classically feminine touches and treatments all blended together; retro and futurism.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Oud Zarian opens with a bright, sparkling lift of bergamot and ginger that sets an unexpectedly fresh stage for such a weighty central ingredient.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
2 Sep. 2025
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Although the tall, slim, and elegant shape is appealing, that Champagne flute isn’t doing your spectacular sparkling wine any favors.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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As for most of the tournament, Sinner’s first-serve percentage hovered around 50, and Auger-Aliassime took the initiative with flashing forehands and the bravery to go after his shots in baseline rallies.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Warning signs have been flashing for months that the job market has been losing steam.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This year, the rumors swirl, a constant, low hum: Outer Heaven and Cuatro Gato, two more flickering lights, are expected to fade.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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But there’s more flickering contrast in Narayan van Maele’s lensing, which alternates dun realism with occasionally hyperreal lighting and composition, particularly when the pagan promise of fire is in the frame.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2022
Verb
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Success won’t come by individuals shining.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Reality Check is a Bee series holding officials and organizations accountable and shining a light on their decisions.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Shimmering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shimmering. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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