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Recent Examples of shimmering
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
2 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.
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Mayer Rus,
Architectural Digest,
1 July 2026
Stone wore a Halston gold jumpsuit, while Silva dazzled in a Halston shimmering gold sequin halter gown.
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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.
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Aj Willingham,
AJC.com,
30 June 2026
Recommendations also include staples like La Roche-Posay for daily hydration, layered routines, lightweight dry oils, and shimmering options for special events or photography, ensuring a perfect, healthy glow all season.
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Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Brunel launched with three body oils in May 2025, with only one offering a shimmering formulation.
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Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
29 June 2026
For Rome, Zendaya went archival, wearing a stunning beaded spiderweb dress from Giorgio Armani (spring ’90) and a shimmering Versace crop top and skirt (fall ’97).
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Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
25 June 2026
After Korten’s shimmering, intimate Emahoy-esque piano intro, the quartet sounds tame and subdued, mostly playing off sparse block chords and swung hi-hats.
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Rae-Aila Crumble,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
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.
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Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
That, and her custom Alexander McQueen, Givenchy, and Vivienne Westwood looks; shimmering eye shadow; and radiant complexion.
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Tessa Petak,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
When Monroe and DiMaggio emerged from City Hall, Monroe was wearing a shimmering diamond band on her ring finger.
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Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Heat a generous drizzle of oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
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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.
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Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
For centuries, the Aurora Borealis has captivated skywatchers with its shimmering curtains of green, red, and purple light.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
Accessible only by passenger ferry or private boat, Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island feels worlds away from the mainland, thanks to its maritime forests, expansive salt marshes, shimmering coastal waters, and wild horses roaming the dunes.
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Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
Adjective
For her glam, the 29-year-old actress stunned in rosy makeup, sharp eyebrows, and a shimmering lip.
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Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
2 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
Recommendations also include staples like La Roche-Posay for daily hydration, layered routines, lightweight dry oils, and shimmering options for special events or photography, ensuring a perfect, healthy glow all season.
—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Brunel launched with three body oils in May 2025, with only one offering a shimmering formulation.
—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
29 June 2026
For Rome, Zendaya went archival, wearing a stunning beaded spiderweb dress from Giorgio Armani (spring ’90) and a shimmering Versace crop top and skirt (fall ’97).
—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
25 June 2026
After Korten’s shimmering, intimate Emahoy-esque piano intro, the quartet sounds tame and subdued, mostly playing off sparse block chords and swung hi-hats.
—
Rae-Aila Crumble,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
Verb
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.
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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
That, and her custom Alexander McQueen, Givenchy, and Vivienne Westwood looks; shimmering eye shadow; and radiant complexion.
—
Tessa Petak,
InStyle,
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
For centuries, the Aurora Borealis has captivated skywatchers with its shimmering curtains of green, red, and purple light.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
Accessible only by passenger ferry or private boat, Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island feels worlds away from the mainland, thanks to its maritime forests, expansive salt marshes, shimmering coastal waters, and wild horses roaming the dunes.
—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shimmering
Adjective
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Upon entering, guests are treated to an entry foyer with a glistening floor of Brazilian cherry offset by a thin maple inlay.
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The streets lead to a pale-sand public beach with a fishing pier, a charming park, and glistening views of the delicate and pristine Gulf Islands.
Verb
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There was one American flag sign lit, with some storefront decor gleaming red, white and blue, but the heat seemingly scared most away from celebrating July 4 before Saturday's big day.
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Experiential businesses are the gleaming gemstones within the consumer discretionary bucket.
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.
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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.
Verb
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In their gowns and bowties, guests giddily slurp mounds of glinting caviar off the back of their hand.
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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.
Adjective
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Her short hair was worn in a sleek style, and her glam included shimmery gold and pink highlights.
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The reflective finish was reminiscent of patent leather and picked up the shimmery tones on her eyes too.
Verb
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Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.
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Ahead, from sea to shining sea, celebrating 250 years of America with a sneak peek at an ABC News project a year in the making.
Adjective
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American sparkling wine has come a long way in a very short period of time with winemakers crafting award-winning world class expressions that rival those with centuries of winemaking craft.
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The disposable wand purifies red, white and sparkling wines while enhancing the natural taste, aroma and color of the wine.
Verb
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With some flashing lights, this thing flying around in the sky would cause quite a commotion.
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The kart base is fitted with a Lego nose, sidepods and rear wing, as well as functioning flashing lights on the rear of the kart that can be used in the rain.
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“Shimmering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shimmering. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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