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adjective

as in glistening

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verb

present participle of shimmer

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

Adjective

The singer wore a long-sleeve ivory suit jacket with a double-breasted silhouette and shimmering embellishments on the sharp lapels. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 July 2026 Lindsey Vonn embraced old Hollywood glamour in a shimmering dark metallic Gucci gown. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 16 July 2026 But while the actor has been known to dabble in more neutral hues of the shimmering effect, this new shade is a vibrant, vinegary departure. — Marci Robin, Allure, 9 July 2026 Because tens of millions of Americans got behind the team, and because everything seemed to be falling into place at a perfect time, and because the golden generation finally was shimmering. — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 7 July 2026 Many of the pieces in the house were created by Jeff’s sister, Pam Goldblum, and her husband, Jeff Kaisershot, including a massive Gainsborough-esque painting of a fine lady that commands the stairwell beside a shimmering Murano glass chandelier. — Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026 Stone wore a Halston gold jumpsuit, while Silva dazzled in a Halston shimmering gold sequin halter gown. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 At noon Saturday, as a shimmering MARTA train glides out of the Avondale transit station on an historic 15-minute journey, Atlanta will become the first city in the Southeast to operate a modern rail rapid-transit system. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 30 June 2026 Brunel launched with three body oils in May 2025, with only one offering a shimmering formulation. — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 29 June 2026

Verb

In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat until shimmering. — ABC News, 7 July 2026 Selena Gomez wore a shimmering gold dress by Oscar de la Renta to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 July 2026 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering. — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 4 July 2026 These crispy miniature cones are typically filled with chives and creamy crème fraîche, heavily topped with premium Siberian osetra caviar, and finished with shimmering gold leaf. — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 At the very least, the Phillies have given fans something to care about, a summer worth spending under shimmering sunsets at Citizens Bank Park or Citi Field or wherever else. — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 27 June 2026 When Monroe and DiMaggio emerged from City Hall, Monroe was wearing a shimmering diamond band on her ring finger. — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 Heat a generous drizzle of oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering. — Sheela Prakash, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 June 2026 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. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shimmering

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

Virginia Bender The areas where the Old West doesn’t get so wild are the big functional kitchen with its gleaming stainless steel range, and the bathrooms, modern and sleek with marble to match the best hotel suites.

— Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
In Atlanta, Mayra Martinez and I walked the Beltline — the gleaming greenway everyone points to as proof of an economic boom.

— Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

Definition of gleaming

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

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

With the hair setting a high standard, artist Krystal Dawn ensured the makeup didn’t miss a beat, painting an underwater portrait in shimmery white, baby blue and royal blue hues over Madix’s eyes.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
Casillas then swept a champagne color under her brows and a shimmery, pearlescent hue underneath her lower lashline, and paired the blue eye shadow with fluttery lashes and majorly dewy pink blush.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 July 2026

Definition of shimmery

Verb

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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