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Recent Examples of shimmering
Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Small diamond studs and rings finished the shimmering silver look.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 22 Mar. 2026
Jaipur, where the wedding would be held, and Udaipur, the shimmering city on the waters of Lake Pichola.
—Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
Kardashian paired the shimmering look from the Italian fashion house with platform pumps and a cropped black lob with a side-part, a clear departure from her usual waist-length tresses.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
The ending of the book is one of the most shimmering, beautiful endings of any book, novel or not.
—Literary Hub, 17 Mar. 2026
The Australian star made a shimmering statement in the metallic optical illusion gown, which featured a nude underlay that looked like her skin showing underneath.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
When the oil is shimmering, add the turkey, salt and pepper.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Her vision of a green kitchen, for example, gave way to cabinetry in a shamrock hue and walls wrapped in a shimmering de Gournay scenic landscape.
—Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2026
Arkansas Online, 24 Mar. 2026
From Willis Tower to the shimmering glass towers along Lake Michigan, the skyline tells a story of aspiration and possibility.
—Tonika Lewis Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Eventually, as darkness descended, hundreds of shimmering dots coalesced to form a pulsating galaxy of light.
—New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Rose Byrne stunned in a strapless black mermaid Dior gown that featured delicate embroidered floral appliqués with shimmering beadwork running diagonally across the bodice and down the skirt, which flowed into a train.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 15 Mar. 2026
Pearl drop earrings peek through her tousled strands, adding an extra dose of glam and complementing the shimmering champagne tones of her gown.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Heat over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 350 degrees).
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Wild Mushroom Risotto With Thyme While risotto is cooking, heat ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
—Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
The sun was out, knifing through the water in shimmering bands.
—David Amsden, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Boaters can delight in the shimmering green water on a sunny day.
—Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Small diamond studs and rings finished the shimmering silver look.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 22 Mar. 2026
Jaipur, where the wedding would be held, and Udaipur, the shimmering city on the waters of Lake Pichola.
—Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
Kardashian paired the shimmering look from the Italian fashion house with platform pumps and a cropped black lob with a side-part, a clear departure from her usual waist-length tresses.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
The ending of the book is one of the most shimmering, beautiful endings of any book, novel or not.
—Literary Hub, 17 Mar. 2026
The Australian star made a shimmering statement in the metallic optical illusion gown, which featured a nude underlay that looked like her skin showing underneath.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
When the oil is shimmering, add the turkey, salt and pepper.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Her vision of a green kitchen, for example, gave way to cabinetry in a shamrock hue and walls wrapped in a shimmering de Gournay scenic landscape.
—Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
Then there's Texas, the perennial Democratic mirage--always shimmering on the horizon.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Mar. 2026
From Willis Tower to the shimmering glass towers along Lake Michigan, the skyline tells a story of aspiration and possibility.
—Tonika Lewis Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Eventually, as darkness descended, hundreds of shimmering dots coalesced to form a pulsating galaxy of light.
—New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Rose Byrne stunned in a strapless black mermaid Dior gown that featured delicate embroidered floral appliqués with shimmering beadwork running diagonally across the bodice and down the skirt, which flowed into a train.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 15 Mar. 2026
Pearl drop earrings peek through her tousled strands, adding an extra dose of glam and complementing the shimmering champagne tones of her gown.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Heat over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 350 degrees).
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Wild Mushroom Risotto With Thyme While risotto is cooking, heat ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
—Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
The sun was out, knifing through the water in shimmering bands.
—David Amsden, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shimmering
Adjective
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The velvet number had glistening golden fringe on the skirt.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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The former fake hotel is now full of glistening bronze pipes, a retro futurist look that former Imagineer Joe Rohde, who led the design, has said takes influence from the high-tech aesthetic of architect Renzo Piano, who worked on France’s Pompidou Centre.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After two years of construction, the county’s second Be Well campus, complete with upbeat splashes of art and gleaming kitchen equipment and self-harm-resistant door handles, is ready to start helping people with severe mental illness or substance abuse disorders or both.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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The main street that intercepts the end of my block is tree-lined and buzzing, with generous sidewalks, gleaming (and respected) crosswalks, and wide windowscapes just begging to be strolled and observed.—
Claire Salinda,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 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 the gutter, the usual New Orleans blend of litter and live-oak leaves was topped by a shimmering layer of pink fish scales glinting in the sun.—
Daniel Brook,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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The path down is picturesque, but peppered with black snakes glinting in the sun.—
Kristina Kasparian,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For example, Korean blushes are quickly claiming top spots in my rotation, along with shimmery eye shadows and glitter liners that add just the right amount of everyday sparkle.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
19 Mar. 2026
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If a new handbag or pair of shoes from your favorite designer brand isn’t currently in the cards, purchasing a smooth lip liner or shimmery eye shadow is a small way to treat yourself.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As his teammates piled on him in the far corner, Pitino’s thoughts turned to the sweetness of being on this side of one shining moment.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Mar. 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,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Money and self-worth align as the sparkling Sun conjoins illusory Neptune in your 2nd House of Values, harmonizing imagination with practicality (especially regarding upcoming purchases or other investments).—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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The company already tried to fill Iger’s sparkling white sneakers in 2020 with Bob Chapek, only to see Iger return in 2022 amid internal turmoil and investor frustration.—
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Bloomfield Township police said the workers used the torch to warm rubber flashing as part of a waterproofing process.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The film’s attempt at neo-noir grit has the same effect as seeing private school kids flashing gang signs.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Shimmering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shimmering. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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