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Recent Examples of shimmering
Savannah Hanoum, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
The track moved with a loose, shimmering rhythm, guitars unfurling in no particular rush.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
The primary suite is the standout, though, with a massive, minimalist bed, panoramic vistas of the distant mountains, and a bathroom covered in shimmering red tiles.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
Before it, the shimmering Atlantic stretches to the horizon.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
The Tryall Club Nestled between a championship golf course and the shimmering expanses of the Caribbean Sea, The Tryall Club is a collection of 74 private villas that, in many ways, is far from a classic Caribbean resort experience.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
Luhrmann has also unearthed some hypnotic clips of Elvis performing live in Hawaii in 1957, wearing a shimmering gold jacket, his neck ringed with a lei.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
In her final race of the 2026 Winter Games, skiing in the slalom, widely considered her best event, Alpine legend Mikaela Shiffrin finally did it, winning a gold medal win on a shimmering cold, blue-sky day in the mountains above Cortina.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 18 Feb. 2026
When the oil is shimmering, add the vegetables and chorizo and cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are warmed through and the sausage is sizzling, 6 to 8 minutes.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
The cheery month can be translated onto nails with a fun, fresh gel set, from shimmering stars to porcelain florals and chic tortoise shell.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
Heat oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
The sleeveless dress featured a plunging neckline and streamlined silhouette, with allover shimmering elements incorporated throughout.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
The images show the northern lights shimmering over the Denmark Strait and across parts of Canada during a minor (G1) geomagnetic storm.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Just outside, a couple of seasoned collectors laid their shimmering goods out on a bench for passersby to admire and approach.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 21 Feb. 2026
In frank yet wordy songs that layer guitars and synths over shimmering grooves, Duff sings about trying to overcome old habits and about her fear that her best times are behind her.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
After being shaped, the gold is finished to give the medals their shimmering patina.
—Micaela English, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Later, guests made their way through decadent tablescapes to take their seats below the Grand Ballroom’s shimmering chandeliers.
—Savannah Hanoum, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
The track moved with a loose, shimmering rhythm, guitars unfurling in no particular rush.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
The primary suite is the standout, though, with a massive, minimalist bed, panoramic vistas of the distant mountains, and a bathroom covered in shimmering red tiles.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
Before it, the shimmering Atlantic stretches to the horizon.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
The Tryall Club Nestled between a championship golf course and the shimmering expanses of the Caribbean Sea, The Tryall Club is a collection of 74 private villas that, in many ways, is far from a classic Caribbean resort experience.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
Luhrmann has also unearthed some hypnotic clips of Elvis performing live in Hawaii in 1957, wearing a shimmering gold jacket, his neck ringed with a lei.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
In her final race of the 2026 Winter Games, skiing in the slalom, widely considered her best event, Alpine legend Mikaela Shiffrin finally did it, winning a gold medal win on a shimmering cold, blue-sky day in the mountains above Cortina.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 18 Feb. 2026
When the oil is shimmering, add the vegetables and chorizo and cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are warmed through and the sausage is sizzling, 6 to 8 minutes.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
From shimmering gowns to sharp tuxedos and dramatic silhouettes, celebrities brought high fashion and classic movie-star energy to the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
The cheery month can be translated onto nails with a fun, fresh gel set, from shimmering stars to porcelain florals and chic tortoise shell.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
Heat oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
The sleeveless dress featured a plunging neckline and streamlined silhouette, with allover shimmering elements incorporated throughout.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
The images show the northern lights shimmering over the Denmark Strait and across parts of Canada during a minor (G1) geomagnetic storm.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Just outside, a couple of seasoned collectors laid their shimmering goods out on a bench for passersby to admire and approach.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 21 Feb. 2026
In frank yet wordy songs that layer guitars and synths over shimmering grooves, Duff sings about trying to overcome old habits and about her fear that her best times are behind her.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
After being shaped, the gold is finished to give the medals their shimmering patina.
—Micaela English, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shimmering
Adjective
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Directed by Jerry Morka, the video finds BigX and company rolling out old-school automobiles dipped in candy paint with glistening rims, staying true to the Texan tradition of always doing it big.—
Preezy Brown,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 2026
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Then they were scooped from the pot and set on a plate to rest, glistening and congealed, revealing the color of the filling within.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Police are out in full force, as security officials brought us into their gleaming emergency command center, insisting to us that everything is safe.—
Matt Rivers,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Plus, the gleaming vessel is a gorgeous addition to any vanity.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 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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Its genuine, glossy leather is topped by a pair of glinting faux scissors, which might be every aichmophobic person’s nightmare but is also every style-savvy woman’s dream.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Something always seems to be lurking in the periphery, glinting off the edges of mirrors, flickering across those black wings offstage.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Her lips were lined with a dark greige liner, but instead of a pale pink, prismatic pastel, or shimmery beige lip color, Smith opted for a color-changing gold that flashed with metallic champagne tones in one light and warm, fiery orange in others, depending on the angle and the light.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
3 Mar. 2026
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Dozens of residents moved in near-perfect sync, sporting everything from light-up sneakers to shimmery gold headbands.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Today’s Full Moon, also a Lunar Eclipse, elevates your 10th House of Prestige, shining a clear light on your public path.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2026
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Due to a combination of factors, including radiation from the shining stars, stellar cataclysms, and virialization effects, the remnant normal matter then gets ejected, with either very few or possibly even no stars existing where the main galactic body normally is.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Everything was practically brand-new and sparkling clean.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Tarantino is most excited about his wine menu, featuring more than 100 different options, including more than 50 Italian white, red and sparkling varieties, as well as a mix of wines from California, Oregon, France, Spain, Argentina and Chile.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The attached picture appeared to show several people flashing gang signs, which an FBI agent admitted was probably lifted somewhere online.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Those cameras can issue $100 violations whether or not the yellow lights are flashing — a rule that many drivers say is news to them.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Shimmering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shimmering. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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