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Recent Examples of shimmering
Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026
Other products include a Fade Balm meant to address dark spots; a shimmering face and body oil, and The Moisture Crème moisturizer.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2026
Jimin lingered at the front of the stage, eyes shimmering.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2026
Auroras are typically easiest to see after full darkness sets in and before dawn, when the sky is darkest and solar particles interacting with Earth's magnetic field create glowing arcs and shimmering curtains of light.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
On Monday, the Project Runway star opted for a different shimmering silhouette, selecting a burgundy frock covered in clear sequins.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
The horrors under the monoliths’ shimmering surfaces remind us to look at the land, then look deeper.
—Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
As the Orion capsule was pulling away from Earth late Thursday, April 2, 2026, commander Reid Wiseman captured a stunning view of the home planet, showing northern Africa, the Strait of Gibraltar, the lush coast of Brazil across the Atlantic Ocean and shimmering auroral displays over the poles.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
There are blinking bacteria, flaming fungus, shimmering squid, and flashing fish.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
But persist, and you'll be rewarded with a view of the lake's shimmering blue.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 17 Apr. 2026
For more casual dining head to the lakeside Terrace, or the shimmering Library Bar for first-class cocktails.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Some of the most famous include an Andy Warhol screenprint of Marilyn Monroe, depicting her as both icon and commodity, and Ansel Adams’ timeless image of Wyoming’s shimmering Snake River against the mountainous backdrop of the Tetons, commissioned by the US Department of the Interior in the 1940s.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
Mud volcanoes ooze liquified brown sediment and emit shimmering curtains of methane bubbles.
—Jeffrey Marlow, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Just days earlier, Zendaya attended the New York City premiere of the film in a shimmering Schiaparelli ballgown from the designer's Spring 2026 couture collection and 44 carats of sapphires.
—Staff Author, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, heat 1/4 inch oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Apr. 2026
When oil is shimmering and easily slides across surface of pan, carefully add tofu in a single layer and cook, undisturbed, until golden brown underneath, about 4-5 minutes.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Dripping glitter, shimmering adhesive crystals, dramatic slashes of eyeliner and smudges of eyeshadow—there was a playful, shifting experimentalism here, to signal the young characters’ changeability and ingenuity.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026
Other products include a Fade Balm meant to address dark spots; a shimmering face and body oil, and The Moisture Crème moisturizer.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2026
Jimin lingered at the front of the stage, eyes shimmering.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2026
Auroras are typically easiest to see after full darkness sets in and before dawn, when the sky is darkest and solar particles interacting with Earth's magnetic field create glowing arcs and shimmering curtains of light.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
On Monday, the Project Runway star opted for a different shimmering silhouette, selecting a burgundy frock covered in clear sequins.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
The horrors under the monoliths’ shimmering surfaces remind us to look at the land, then look deeper.
—Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
As the Orion capsule was pulling away from Earth late Thursday, April 2, 2026, commander Reid Wiseman captured a stunning view of the home planet, showing northern Africa, the Strait of Gibraltar, the lush coast of Brazil across the Atlantic Ocean and shimmering auroral displays over the poles.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
There are blinking bacteria, flaming fungus, shimmering squid, and flashing fish.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
The oil painting depicts a towering John the Baptist pouring water on the head of an even larger, almost shimmering Jesus; in the background, God, angels and cherubs look down from heaven in an ecstatic frenzy.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
But persist, and you'll be rewarded with a view of the lake's shimmering blue.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 17 Apr. 2026
For more casual dining head to the lakeside Terrace, or the shimmering Library Bar for first-class cocktails.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Some of the most famous include an Andy Warhol screenprint of Marilyn Monroe, depicting her as both icon and commodity, and Ansel Adams’ timeless image of Wyoming’s shimmering Snake River against the mountainous backdrop of the Tetons, commissioned by the US Department of the Interior in the 1940s.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
Mud volcanoes ooze liquified brown sediment and emit shimmering curtains of methane bubbles.
—Jeffrey Marlow, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Just days earlier, Zendaya attended the New York City premiere of the film in a shimmering Schiaparelli ballgown from the designer's Spring 2026 couture collection and 44 carats of sapphires.
—Staff Author, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, heat 1/4 inch oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Apr. 2026
When oil is shimmering and easily slides across surface of pan, carefully add tofu in a single layer and cook, undisturbed, until golden brown underneath, about 4-5 minutes.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shimmering
Adjective
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In between glistening, shirtless crunches and sexy dalliances, Crown’s motives become clearer.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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But while their forebears deconstructed rock conventions, HYPER GAL’s primary influence is the glistening textures of pop.—
Jude Noel,
Pitchfork,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Both had bought into the Soviet Union’s vision of Pripyat as a gleaming new city that would accompany the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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The service As polished as the gleaming white-and-grey marble everywhere, and more down-to-earth than the lavish décor might suggest.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 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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In the gutter, the usual New Orleans blend of litter and live-oak leaves was topped by a shimmering layer of pink fish scales glinting in the sun.—
Daniel Brook,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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The path down is picturesque, but peppered with black snakes glinting in the sun.—
Kristina Kasparian,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The 82-foot infinity saltwater pool on the ninth floor serves bright, refreshing bites and resort-y drinks in a setting that’s extra atmospheric thanks to Bangkok’s third-tallest tree, a sampong, which emerges from an elliptical opening to shade the breezy lagoon with its shimmery canopy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Misty Copeland dazzles on the red carpet in a shimmery gown at the Dance Theatre of Harlem 2026 Vision Gala in New York City on April 17.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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To find the best Lyrids, locate the blue-white light of Vega — and with it the approximate position of the radiant — shining high above the eastern horizon after the moon has set on April 22.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Those with stainless steel appliances and a full household know the struggle of streaks, smudges, and fingerprints all over your once-shining cookware.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Refreshers can be ordered in both still and sparkling versions, accommodating afternoons that could use a bit of effervescence.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Demi Engemann preferred sparkling water, sugar-free coconut, sugar-free raspberry, sugar-free pineapple and coconut cream.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Moniak, meanwhile, continues flashing star power.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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In the past, even when Gobert has done his job to the best of anyone’s abilities, Jokic has often found answers in the form of knocking down outside jumpers or by flashing his feathery touch in the midrange.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Shimmering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shimmering. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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