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Recent Examples of shimmering
Klaritza Rico, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
This gem on Mobile Bay along the shimmering Gulf of Mexico has a charming little downtown complete with a waterfront park, a pair of lovely beaches, and a fishing pier.
—Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
When the oil is shimmering, add the pork.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 15 June 2026
Then there was the one compared to a potato, and also a bean, but with a coat of shimmering, fish-like scales.
—Collin Binkley, Fortune, 15 June 2026
While attending a photo call later in the day, Dobrev swapped her shimmering gown for a more minimalistic cape dress in gray.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 14 June 2026
At the Obama public library, I was greeted by gleaming wood shelves and stacks of colorful tomes, and shimmering light streaming through its floor-to-ceiling windows.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
Expect light linens and shimmering silks, flowing drapes and silhouettes, and an artful interplay between classicism and subtle modernity.
—Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 14 June 2026
Aquazzura designed the Sea Wave silhouette to recall a shimmering wave, using transparent PVC and tonal metallic leather to create its fluid profile.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 13 June 2026
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
Dobrev's skirt was also covered in dozens of shimmering rhinestones.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 14 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
The pop star, 41, took the stage on Friday, June 12, while wearing a shimmering silver sequin dress from Stella McCartney's Fall/Winter 2026 collection.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Lionel Messi’s El Ultimo Tango cleats made by Adidas are white and light blue to match Argentina’s kit, with shimmering gold accents.
—David Betancourt, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Artist David Hockney has died at 88 LONDON -- Artist David Hockney, whose paintings of pools shimmering in the Los Angeles sunshine became icons of 20th-century art, died Thursday, his publicist said.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
For Jenny Voisard, watching the daily antics of a bald eagle family perched above the shimmering waters of Big Bear Lake in Southern California is about togetherness as much as birdwatching.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 June 2026
As for accessories, Lopez wore statement dangling diamond earrings and accentuated the shimmering motif of her red carpet look with rings by Hassanzadeh.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Adjective
Surrounded by flags from around the world, the singer lit up the field with a shimmering, silver look from Stella McCartney's Fall/Winter 2026 collection.
—Klaritza Rico, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
This gem on Mobile Bay along the shimmering Gulf of Mexico has a charming little downtown complete with a waterfront park, a pair of lovely beaches, and a fishing pier.
—Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
When the oil is shimmering, add the pork.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 15 June 2026
Then there was the one compared to a potato, and also a bean, but with a coat of shimmering, fish-like scales.
—Collin Binkley, Fortune, 15 June 2026
While attending a photo call later in the day, Dobrev swapped her shimmering gown for a more minimalistic cape dress in gray.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 14 June 2026
At the Obama public library, I was greeted by gleaming wood shelves and stacks of colorful tomes, and shimmering light streaming through its floor-to-ceiling windows.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
Expect light linens and shimmering silks, flowing drapes and silhouettes, and an artful interplay between classicism and subtle modernity.
—Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 14 June 2026
Aquazzura designed the Sea Wave silhouette to recall a shimmering wave, using transparent PVC and tonal metallic leather to create its fluid profile.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 13 June 2026
Verb
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
Dobrev's skirt was also covered in dozens of shimmering rhinestones.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 14 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
The pop star, 41, took the stage on Friday, June 12, while wearing a shimmering silver sequin dress from Stella McCartney's Fall/Winter 2026 collection.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Lionel Messi’s El Ultimo Tango cleats made by Adidas are white and light blue to match Argentina’s kit, with shimmering gold accents.
—David Betancourt, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Artist David Hockney has died at 88 LONDON -- Artist David Hockney, whose paintings of pools shimmering in the Los Angeles sunshine became icons of 20th-century art, died Thursday, his publicist said.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
For Jenny Voisard, watching the daily antics of a bald eagle family perched above the shimmering waters of Big Bear Lake in Southern California is about togetherness as much as birdwatching.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 June 2026
As for accessories, Lopez wore statement dangling diamond earrings and accentuated the shimmering motif of her red carpet look with rings by Hassanzadeh.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shimmering
Adjective
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Glazed butter is a trend that combines the stunning shade with a chrome topper for a glistening look that's good enough to eat.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
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Beef cheeks and tongues, Frenched racks of lamb, glistening hams, poulet de Bresse, and rabbits still with their heads, round eyes blinkless under long lashes frozen in the ice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Jalen Brunson’s appearance on his float—amid a flurry of blue and orange confetti, the gleaming gold Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy in hand—elicited a chant of MVP!—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
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Look west sky after sunset on June 17 to witness a slender crescent moon gleaming alongside the stars of the Beehive Cluster at the head of a dazzling planetary parade.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
17 June 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 their gowns and bowties, guests giddily slurp mounds of glinting caviar off the back of their hand.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 June 2026
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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
Adjective
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These iridescent flakes are shimmery and fun.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
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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
Verb
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Another was a shining red orb of a hue the observer had never seen before.—
Collin Binkley,
Fortune,
15 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.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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The life and soul of the party, or the sober companion quietly nursing sparkling water.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Gage Jump gave up one hit over seven sparkling innings, and Shea Langeliers and Tyler Soderstrom hit back-to-back homers in a five-run first that sent the Athletics to a 5-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
Verb
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The officers, wearing reflective vests, were outside their patrol cars, which were set in place with flashing lights to detour motorists, police said.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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Moments later, the alarm began flashing, Caceres said.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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“Shimmering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shimmering. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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