Synonyms of shimmering

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adjective

as in glistening

Related Words

• glistening
• gleaming
• glittering
• shimmery
• sparkling
• flickering
• twinkling
• blinding
• flashing
• glimmering
• glancing
• scintillating
• winking
• glaring
• scintillant
• glinting
• flaring
• gemmy
• glistering
• aglitter
• sunny
• flaming
• blazing
• burnished
• agleam
• burning
• shining
• dazzling
• polished
• ardent
• fiery
• coruscant
• shiny
• red-hot
• lambent
• radiant
• luminous
• lustrous
• shined
• incandescent
• effulgent
• combusting
• refulgent
• splendid
• glowing
• lucent
• brilliant
• ablaze
• lucid
• candescent
• beaming
• fulgent
• bedazzling
• sheeny
• clear
• bright
• ultrabright
• superbright

Dissimilar Words

• dim
• dull
• dusky
• dark
• blackened
• darkened
• lackluster
• obscure
• gloomy
• pitch-black
• somber
• darkling
• unlit
• murky
• lightless
• darkish
• obscured
• dimmed
• shadowy
• pitch-dark
• darksome
• cloudy
• gray
• pale
• unbright
• shady
• tenebrous
• unbrilliant
• leaden
• sunless
• shadowlike
• palish

shimmering

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verb

present participle of shimmer

as in gleaming

to shoot forth bursts of light

a sequined dress shimmering under the studio lights

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gleaming
• glittering
• glinting
• glistening
• shining
• flashing
• sparkling
• glimmering
• twinkling
• glowing
• scintillating
• glancing
• glistering
• spangling
• flaming
• winking
• coruscating
• winkling
• lustering
• dazzling
• radiating
• beaming
• blinding
• flaring
• blazing
• glaring
• bedazzling
• burning
• dazing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of shimmering

Adjective

When the oil is shimmering, add the grated zucchini and one ramen seasoning packet. — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026

The top is also now offered in four colors, including a new Tecnico Ottanio weave that has a shimmering look when the sun hits it. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026

The strappy gown featured a shimmering corset bodice embellished with hundreds of miniature crystals arranged in floral patterns. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 2 Aug. 2026

Prawn and black truffle dumplings are a joy, the shimmering black casings colored with charcoal powder and stuffed with toothsome shrimp. — Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

An elegant conservatory, a beloved aquarium known for its shimmering jade green tiles reminiscent of an underwater tavern, and the small but excellent Dossin Great Lakes Museum are a few of the treasures found here. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026

The track unites three distinctive voices over Chrome Sparks’ lush, cinematic production, pairing Khalid’s soulful delivery with Jónsi’s unmistakable falsetto atop shimmering electronic textures. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 31 July 2026

The couple looked dapper at the 2017 event, with Jillian in a flowing taupe blouse with a shimmering skirt, and Patrick in a classic black tuxedo. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

Saldaña was draped in a black V-neck gown; Kidman sported effortlessly chic bangs and a shimmering Art Deco–esque top. — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026

Verb

Built around shimmering guitars and an unexpectedly propulsive rhythmic backbone, the track balances DIIV’s familiar haze with an anthemic immediacy. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 6 Aug. 2026

Under the warm backstage lighting, the gown took on a deeper, golden hue, showcasing the shimmering fabric and metallic undertones. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026

Plush owls are packed into the kind of old-fashioned leather cases which feature prominently in the Potter films while toys of the stars sit on shimmering circular brass shelves next to decorative magical artifacts such as candles and crystal balls. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

The shimmering silver dress paid homage to the Asian influences that defined Ralph’s January 2026 collection, shown during Paris Couture Week. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 July 2026

Saldaña, shimmering in Cartier, mingled with costars and hugged fans and friends, giving Kidman an especially tight squeeze. — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026

Divide the oil between two skillets and heat until shimmering. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026

The five-year-old could be seen rocking a red T-shirt while throwing shimmering streamers open before a window, where pink and red balloons floated outside. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

More and more people are growing out and leaning into their shimmering silver, and the only thing cooler than embracing the color is figuring out the haircut that makes the most of it in a way that’s very you. — Marci Robin, Allure, 17 July 2026