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to shoot forth bursts of light
a sequined dress shimmering under the studio lights
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Recent Examples of shimmering
ABC News, 28 May 2026
On fragrance, there are three intoxicating scents to choose from (all of which majorly project and have a complementary perfume oil), and now, there’s even a shimmering version for extra glow.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 May 2026
Middleton capped off her 2025 royal duties in a shimmering gown gown by the British designer for the December state banquet honoring German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Budenbender.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Her glam team kept Davis's makeup simple, opting for a glossy pink lip and shimmering eyeshadow that brought out the jewel tones in the sequins and beading across her floor-length dress.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 24 May 2026
This is a particularly important period for singles to look for someone new who gives them a shimmering heart.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Moore also wore a lavender off-the-shoulder gown crafted from sheer, shimmering fabric, complete with a flowing train and thigh-high slit that revealed matching lavender heels.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Then there’s Reading, England’s, Chapterhouse, whose shimmering 1991 album Whirlpool became foundational text for generations of atmospheric guitar bands despite the group spending decades largely absent from American stages.
—Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 13 May 2026
This paved, three-mile path provides a front-row view of the shimmering lake and connects Incline Village to Sand Harbor State Park.
—Daria Bachmann, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
Tommy Trenchard, NPR, 31 May 2026
The supermodel stunned in a shimmering bronze string bikini from Calzedonia.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 31 May 2026
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model Hilary Duff delivered disco-era glamour in a shimmering silver sleeveless gown dripping in reflective sequins.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
The Belgian queen consort wore the British designer’s Electra gown, crafted in a bold sapphire tone with shimmering embellishments on the bodice and sleeves.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
The hue is rather eye-catching against the watch’s shimmering black aventurine dial, mirror-polished silver bevels, and 18-carat white-gold hands—and that’s the point.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 22 May 2026
To see it and to hear it, though — that’s the full wallop to the sternum, the battering ram that doesn’t simply destroy but cracks through, making way for a torrent of light and producing a thousand shimmering fragments.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 May 2026
Largely told in a dour naturalistic visual language, Barnard switches things up for one a classically beautiful image of lights shimmering on water.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 20 May 2026
The duo is perfect for making a bold entrance at your next Saturday night on the town or a post-work happy hour—especially when paired with shimmering sandals and equally bold jewelry.
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 20 May 2026
Adjective
Trapped for now in a country many had never heard of before arriving, men and women from Angola, Eritrea, Ethiopia and Mauritania wander the hotel’s long corridors and gaze out the windows at the shimmering pool they are not allowed to use.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
On fragrance, there are three intoxicating scents to choose from (all of which majorly project and have a complementary perfume oil), and now, there’s even a shimmering version for extra glow.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 May 2026
Middleton capped off her 2025 royal duties in a shimmering gown gown by the British designer for the December state banquet honoring German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Budenbender.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Her glam team kept Davis's makeup simple, opting for a glossy pink lip and shimmering eyeshadow that brought out the jewel tones in the sequins and beading across her floor-length dress.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 24 May 2026
This is a particularly important period for singles to look for someone new who gives them a shimmering heart.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Moore also wore a lavender off-the-shoulder gown crafted from sheer, shimmering fabric, complete with a flowing train and thigh-high slit that revealed matching lavender heels.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Then there’s Reading, England’s, Chapterhouse, whose shimmering 1991 album Whirlpool became foundational text for generations of atmospheric guitar bands despite the group spending decades largely absent from American stages.
—Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 13 May 2026
This paved, three-mile path provides a front-row view of the shimmering lake and connects Incline Village to Sand Harbor State Park.
—Daria Bachmann, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
Verb
Today, the village is separated from the mainland by about 660 yards of shimmering turquoise water where fishermen paddle on homemade rafts.
—Tommy Trenchard, NPR, 31 May 2026
The supermodel stunned in a shimmering bronze string bikini from Calzedonia.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 31 May 2026
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model Hilary Duff delivered disco-era glamour in a shimmering silver sleeveless gown dripping in reflective sequins.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
The Belgian queen consort wore the British designer’s Electra gown, crafted in a bold sapphire tone with shimmering embellishments on the bodice and sleeves.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
The hue is rather eye-catching against the watch’s shimmering black aventurine dial, mirror-polished silver bevels, and 18-carat white-gold hands—and that’s the point.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 22 May 2026
To see it and to hear it, though — that’s the full wallop to the sternum, the battering ram that doesn’t simply destroy but cracks through, making way for a torrent of light and producing a thousand shimmering fragments.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 May 2026
Largely told in a dour naturalistic visual language, Barnard switches things up for one a classically beautiful image of lights shimmering on water.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 20 May 2026
The duo is perfect for making a bold entrance at your next Saturday night on the town or a post-work happy hour—especially when paired with shimmering sandals and equally bold jewelry.
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shimmering
Adjective
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Her floor-length skirt, which showed off a glimpse of her towering cream platform sandals, was covered in the same glistening embellishments as well as fringe tiers.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
26 May 2026
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His uniform and scalp were lined with glistening rivulets of oil, water, soot and sweat.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
Verb
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The diamond-on-ear piece can be matched with a diamond drop below the lobe, or toned down with a gleaming gold drop below the ear.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The coaster with a max speed of 66 mph took more than 20,000 hours to construct and at least 9,000 gallons of white paint for its gleaming appearance.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 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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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
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His tight chord stabs, jazzy voicings and glinting tone are an indelible sonic signature, up there with Louis Armstrong’s trumpet blasts and Aretha Franklin’s rolling, tolling gospel piano.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Carey also performed at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games in Italy, wearing a shimmery Roberto Cavalli by Fausto Puglisi gown and more than $15 million in diamonds.—
Tim Chan,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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This shimmery nail lineup has a blend of cream, gold, and pistachio green.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The plants store electricity generated by large solar and wind farms to release back on the power grid at night when the sun isn’t shining or the wind isn’t blowing.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
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Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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The park delivers high mountain peaks, massive valley glaciers, boreal forests and sparkling lakes, along with iconic northern wildlife and the cultural heritage of the Southern Tutchone people.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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And while local flavors shine, international cuisine is also making its mark, bringing world-class culinary experiences to Bodrum’s sparkling shores.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Ahead of the endorsement vote, Klobuchar supporters holding batons with flashing green lights dominated the convention floor.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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Neighbors said flashing emergency lights and sirens alerted them something was terribly wrong.—
Adi Guajardo,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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“Shimmering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shimmering. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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