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Recent Examples of shimmery
The 82-foot infinity saltwater pool on the ninth floor serves bright, refreshing bites and resort-y drinks in a setting that’s extra atmospheric thanks to Bangkok’s third-tallest tree, a sampong, which emerges from an elliptical opening to shade the breezy lagoon with its shimmery canopy.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Misty Copeland dazzles on the red carpet in a shimmery gown at the Dance Theatre of Harlem 2026 Vision Gala in New York City on April 17.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
These spritzes have the same no-budge hold on makeup as any other setting mist, but the key difference lies in their radiant—not matte or shimmery—finishes.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 21 Apr. 2026
Ahead of the Golden Globes in January, Grande shared another rare, bare-faced video to highlight her pre-red carpet routine, which included a baby-pink eye and shimmery brow courtesy of her makeup artist Michael Anthony.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
On January 3, Bailey escaped the cold while on vacation, sharing a snapshot with her hair styled in twists, shimmery lips, and fluttery lashes.
—Akili King, Essence, 1 Apr. 2026
From trends like petal nails and milk bath nails to pastel nail colors like lemon yellow, lavender milk, and shimmery pearl, there are plenty of of-the-moment nail looks that look great on everyone.
—Andrea Carbajal, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Misty Copeland dazzles on the red carpet in a shimmery gown at the Dance Theatre of Harlem 2026 Vision Gala in New York City on April 17.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
These spritzes have the same no-budge hold on makeup as any other setting mist, but the key difference lies in their radiant—not matte or shimmery—finishes.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 21 Apr. 2026
Ahead of the Golden Globes in January, Grande shared another rare, bare-faced video to highlight her pre-red carpet routine, which included a baby-pink eye and shimmery brow courtesy of her makeup artist Michael Anthony.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
On January 3, Bailey escaped the cold while on vacation, sharing a snapshot with her hair styled in twists, shimmery lips, and fluttery lashes.
—Akili King, Essence, 1 Apr. 2026
From trends like petal nails and milk bath nails to pastel nail colors like lemon yellow, lavender milk, and shimmery pearl, there are plenty of of-the-moment nail looks that look great on everyone.
—Andrea Carbajal, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shimmery
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Dripping glitter, shimmering adhesive crystals, dramatic slashes of eyeliner and smudges of eyeshadow—there was a playful, shifting experimentalism here, to signal the young characters’ changeability and ingenuity.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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Other products include a Fade Balm meant to address dark spots; a shimmering face and body oil, and The Moisture Crème moisturizer.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2026
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In between glistening, shirtless crunches and sexy dalliances, Crown’s motives become clearer.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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But while their forebears deconstructed rock conventions, HYPER GAL’s primary influence is the glistening textures of pop.—
Jude Noel,
Pitchfork,
14 Apr. 2026
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Under his meticulous care, the gleaming red sports car has been souped up to generate 400-horsepower turbo performance, but retains much of the original features and feel.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The trailer features stunning images of the massive gleaming white cube that was the centerpiece of the staging and Instagram-worthy shots of the pryo and special effects that made the tour a must-see for fans.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
10 Dec. 2025
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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
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The satirical elements, the rhythm of the show, and the sparkling performances of our cast and guest stars have always had a comedic bent.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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In Muskegon County, two neighboring school districts are competing for a sparkling trophy.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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We're lifted out of the darkness this time, though, as a blinding light appears and Daniel ascends.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Rafaela also lost an otherwise surefire catch in the blinding afternoon sunlight during Friday’s home opener.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Its primary food source is the winter firefly (Diaphanes lampyroides), which attracts mates with a continuous, non-flashing light.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Aug. 2025
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This year, the rumors swirl, a constant, low hum: Outer Heaven and Cuatro Gato, two more flickering lights, are expected to fade.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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But there’s more flickering contrast in Narayan van Maele’s lensing, which alternates dun realism with occasionally hyperreal lighting and composition, particularly when the pagan promise of fire is in the frame.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2022
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“Shimmery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shimmery. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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