SHIMMERING Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in glistening

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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

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Recent Examples of shimmering

Adjective

The images are of a shimmering ocean, kids running on the beach, sunshine, a wedding proposal and a wholesome graduation ceremony. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026 Bryant also toted a Pink brand purse and added a shimmering silver belt with a bevy of Pink dog charms. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026 Start with Kallmeyer’s shimmering gold jacket and Cos’s sleek black trousers, then pile on the personality with Le Sundial’s sculptural earrings, Khaite’s vibrant floral brooch, and Jil Sander’s glossy shoulder bag. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026 The tower’s shimmering façade and setback terraces may draw the eye upward, but its elegance is rooted in a flower found in the local landscape. — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026 Mikey Madison embraced a bolder side of her red-carpet style in a shimmering Vivienne Westwood gown. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Oct. 2026 Dixie D’Amelio sauntered in wearing a shimmering black Gucci dress. — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026 Featuring collaborations with Bruno Mars, SZA, Leon Thomas, Lucky Daye and Bryson Tiller, the shimmering set is a love letter to R&B. — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026 There are far more shimmering aspens on the east side of the loop, but continue on for fantastic views of distant peaks, including the 14,268-foot summit of Mount Blue Sky. — Abigail Bliss, Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2026

Verb

The Bonet look included a peekaboo bra in fuchsia, contrasted by the shimmering silver corseted bodice layered over it. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 Before the glitter from the Knicks’ meat-hook sized rings stopped shimmering, the NBA nudged everyone along to the new season. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026 The main difference is that the original’s subdial showcased Moser’s signature Funky Blue fumé coloration, whereas the successor is covered in shimmering aventurine. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2026 Popular comedian Antonis Kanakis poked fun at the 57-year-old’s flamboyant outfits in a skit posted online, donning a black wig and shimmering silver dress with a pink feather boa. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 For the evening, Clooney wore a custom Gucci gown by Demna, its sculptural, off-the-shoulder silhouette covered in shimmering gold sequins with a cascade of floor-length fringe. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026 The spa Done up in shimmering marble mosaics, the hotel’s petite subterranean spa takes its cues from the Turkish baths at London’s Royal Automobile Club and the original YMCA in New York. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 In the distance, a huge mobile crane, or some other piece of machinery, loomed, impossibly tall, shimmering in the air like a mirage. — Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026 Elizabeth Hurley, 61, turned heads in a pastel-pink lace midi dress complete with shimmering diamanté detailing during a mother-son date night on September 24. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shimmering

Adjective

But many of the film’s most evocative images, often involving groups of soldiers, handsome and glistening and in varying stages of undress, remain just that — images without a strong connection to the larger storytelling.

— Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Frank O’Hara, with each glistening torso, never fails to tell you something true.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of glistening

Verb

There’s a gleaming hospital and a string of new downtown spots to supplement The Bar, the beloved dive that was supposedly among the inspirations for the Patch Café in the TV series Landman, which is set here.

— Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026
In others, the walls are paneled in a gleaming hardwood, which sets off the furniture, upholstered in black and dark-gray velvets.

— Kim Velsey, Curbed, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of gleaming

Adjective

America’s national parks shine in the summertime, with spectacular mountain passes thawed for the season, sparkling lakes and glittering beaches at the peak of their allure, and blankets of wildflowers exploding into bloom.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Now, revisit some of the most glittering diadems worn by Queen Mary, which later became favorites of the late Queen Elizabeth II.

— Natasha Leake, Vanity Fair, 2 June 2026

Definition of glittering

Verb

Animals started tracking across the plain, their eyes glinting in the flashlights Cordova and Heimann swept back and forth.

— Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2026
The placement feels resonant, since Boorman was always operating between poles of glinting victory and laughable failure.

— Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of glinting

Adjective

Not only are the shimmery gold patches a lush treat to look at, but the cooling hydrogels also feel relaxing after a long day.

— Vivien Lee, InStyle, 15 Oct. 2026
Graham also dragged a shimmery charcoal hue from her outer corner to her inner corner to accent her bottom line.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of shimmery

Verb

Charlotte’s dining scene is shining bright among the stars of the South once again.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026
While Cowtown’s film industry is shining now thanks in part to Taylor Sheridan, the festival is proof that locals have been passionate about the art form for some time now.

— Brayden Garcia October 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of shining

Adjective

But Hayden said the Shuckers Union will have a pretty robust sparkling wine menu — one that isn’t just prosecco or just champagne, but the fun sparkling wines found around the world that usually fall in the middle of those two wines’ price points.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
The country music legend’s love for towering heels with sparkling embellishments and unapologetically feminine glamour became as recognizable as her voice over the years.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of sparkling

Verb

Around midnight, Bethune walked into the parking lot, where the men approached him in a gray 2026 Toyota Camry equipped with flashing blue and red lights, according to Fagan and Johnson’s arrest affidavits.

— Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
Markets are flashing alarm bells over the euro zone’s second-biggest economy.

— Jenni Reid,Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

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