Synonyms of shimmering

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adjective

as in glistening

Related Words

• glistening
• gleaming
• glittering
• shimmery
• sparkling
• flickering
• twinkling
• blinding
• flashing
• glimmering
• glancing
• scintillating
• winking
• glaring
• scintillant
• glinting
• flaring
• gemmy
• glistering
• aglitter
• sunny
• flaming
• blazing
• burnished
• agleam
• burning
• shining
• dazzling
• polished
• ardent
• fiery
• coruscant
• shiny
• red-hot
• lambent
• radiant
• luminous
• lustrous
• shined
• incandescent
• effulgent
• combusting
• refulgent
• splendid
• glowing
• lucent
• brilliant
• ablaze
• lucid
• candescent
• beaming
• fulgent
• bedazzling
• sheeny
• clear
• bright
• ultrabright
• superbright

Dissimilar Words

• dim
• dull
• dusky
• dark
• blackened
• darkened
• lackluster
• obscure
• gloomy
• pitch-black
• somber
• darkling
• unlit
• murky
• lightless
• darkish
• obscured
• dimmed
• shadowy
• pitch-dark
• darksome
• cloudy
• gray
• pale
• unbright
• shady
• tenebrous
• unbrilliant
• leaden
• sunless
• shadowlike
• palish

shimmering

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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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gleaming
• glittering
• glinting
• glistening
• shining
• flashing
• sparkling
• glimmering
• twinkling
• glowing
• scintillating
• glancing
• glistering
• spangling
• flaming
• winking
• coruscating
• winkling
• lustering
• dazzling
• radiating
• beaming
• blinding
• flaring
• blazing
• glaring
• bedazzling
• burning
• dazing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of shimmering

Adjective

Prawn and black truffle dumplings are a joy, the shimmering black casings colored with charcoal powder and stuffed with toothsome shrimp. — Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

An elegant conservatory, a beloved aquarium known for its shimmering jade green tiles reminiscent of an underwater tavern, and the small but excellent Dossin Great Lakes Museum are a few of the treasures found here. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026

The track unites three distinctive voices over Chrome Sparks’ lush, cinematic production, pairing Khalid’s soulful delivery with Jónsi’s unmistakable falsetto atop shimmering electronic textures. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 31 July 2026

The couple looked dapper at the 2017 event, with Jillian in a flowing taupe blouse with a shimmering skirt, and Patrick in a classic black tuxedo. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

Saldaña was draped in a black V-neck gown; Kidman sported effortlessly chic bangs and a shimmering Art Deco–esque top. — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026

Yet inside this disaster of a campaign lies a shimmering, undeniable silver lining. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 29 July 2026

The sheer shimmering silver fabric was dripping in tiny sequins and featured a diamond sequin lattice embellishment. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 28 July 2026

Exceptions included the famed Roman Pool at Hearst Castle, with its shimmering blue and gold mosaic tiles and statues of Roman gods and goddesses. — Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

Verb

Complete with shimmering ivory sequins, an open back, and a dramatic train, the futuristic silhouette felt perfectly in step with the film’s otherworldly aesthetic. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 23 July 2026

The five-year-old could be seen rocking a red T-shirt while throwing shimmering streamers open before a window, where pink and red balloons floated outside. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

More and more people are growing out and leaning into their shimmering silver, and the only thing cooler than embracing the color is figuring out the haircut that makes the most of it in a way that’s very you. — Marci Robin, Allure, 17 July 2026

That may be because autistic children are often strongly drawn to water – whether for play or to seek out the sound, feel, sight of water shimmering in the sunlight or the sense of calm experienced in the water. — Tana Carson, The Conversation, 17 July 2026

In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat until shimmering. — ABC News, 7 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