SHIMMERS Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of shimmer

as in gleams

to shoot forth bursts of light a sequined dress shimmering under the studio lights

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noun

plural of shimmer

as in sparkles

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Recent Examples of shimmers

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Both for the islanders and for us, the summer shimmers with a hallucinatory mixture of languor and emotional speed, as summers do in childhood. — Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 27 June 2026 This Kendra Scott necklace features a dainty, mother-of-pearl shell pendant that shimmers in the sunlight. — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 23 June 2026 Danielle Brooks shimmers and shines in an off-the-shoulder gown at the 79th annual Tony Awards on June 7 in New York City. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026 Each new hill brings a slightly different and powerful view of Martinez and its petroleum refinery infrastructure; farther in the horizon, like a mirage of an ivory city, shimmers a wind-turbine farm. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 4 May 2026 The perfectly symmetrical volcano is best viewed from Lake Kawaguchiko, where its reflection shimmers across the water. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026 No longer dangling high above audience members, one of the most famous chandeliers in theater history now shimmers just inches from audience members. — Abraham Swee, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026 The glass shatters with a spray that shimmers in the lantern light. — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026 July 23 – August 22 Your horizon shimmers with practical promise. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shimmers

Verb

Like Beckham’s dress, the 100-percent silk dress softly gleams in the light.

— Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
Despite a couple of funky skips, the album is fueled by the hunger of an artist who really wants the pop life again, perking up electro-scuzz and arena rock with new wave that gleams like glitter.

— Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 4 Dec. 2025

Definition of gleams

Noun

Perch yourself in the Hollywood Hills and watch as the city twinkles below at night.

— Kristin Braswell, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2026
In the evening, the whole place twinkles from the lights of a hundred lanterns and flares, which also serve to keep away mosquitoes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

Definition of twinkles

Noun

This brand is processed, but it’s done so expertly that the natural deliciousness of turkey shines.

— Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
Still, at a time when Marvel’s Hollywood dominance is waning, the series represented a welcome change in which the actor’s commanding, complicated performance shines.

— Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of shines

Verb

This episode sparkles in part thanks to guest stars like Seth Rogen, Fred Savage, and even Fox executive Peter Chernin being willing to poke fun at themselves.

— Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026
Shakira sparkles during her World Cup halftime show performance in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19.

— Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026

Definition of sparkles

Verb

The air is perfectly warm, the sunshine glints on the water, happy people pass by and wave.

— Kristy Woodson Harvey, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
That, from time to time, during his endless task, the sun glints across the rock’s face in a way that reminds him that there were good times, or at least different times.

— Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 12 May 2026

Definition of glints

Noun

But take a closer look and the report actually provides glimmers of hope.

— TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
There were glimmers of form from Yoane Wissa (DR Congo) and Anthony Elanga (Sweden), both of whom need to hit the ground running in the coming season.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 24 July 2026

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