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Recent Examples of shimmery
At the 2025 Golden Globes, Cyrus leaned into the showgirl look in a black open-back Celine slip dress, which had cutouts all around the bodice with shimmery sequins and a plunging neckline.
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Elle Meier, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
The Chronology of Water director stepped out in New York City for an appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers wearing a shimmery see-through dress over black underwear, plus the White Sleeveless Margo tank from Leset ($78) in white.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026
Unlike bronze makeup, which is shimmery and dramatic, neutral makeup, which sometimes looks flat, or sunset makeup, which leans more into orange tones, Zhang says toffee makeup is softer and more wearable.
—Essence, 6 Jan. 2026
The Canadian jerseys with the non-shimmery crest and the Canada leaf socks were right there!
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
They’re covered with shimmery sequins that sparkle almost as much as the Times Square ball itself.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
The sale even includes shimmery styles and velvet dresses perfect for New Year’s Eve to finish out the holiday season and start the new year with your best look yet.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
Unlike some shimmery shades that look dull once applied, these deposit bold, almost-metallic color with just one swipe.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 19 Dec. 2025
The ten long-lasting creamy shades come in six finishes, which range from matte and satin to shimmery, duo-chrome, and full-on shine.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2025
Elle Meier, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
The Chronology of Water director stepped out in New York City for an appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers wearing a shimmery see-through dress over black underwear, plus the White Sleeveless Margo tank from Leset ($78) in white.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026
Unlike bronze makeup, which is shimmery and dramatic, neutral makeup, which sometimes looks flat, or sunset makeup, which leans more into orange tones, Zhang says toffee makeup is softer and more wearable.
—Essence, 6 Jan. 2026
The Canadian jerseys with the non-shimmery crest and the Canada leaf socks were right there!
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
They’re covered with shimmery sequins that sparkle almost as much as the Times Square ball itself.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
The sale even includes shimmery styles and velvet dresses perfect for New Year’s Eve to finish out the holiday season and start the new year with your best look yet.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
Unlike some shimmery shades that look dull once applied, these deposit bold, almost-metallic color with just one swipe.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 19 Dec. 2025
The ten long-lasting creamy shades come in six finishes, which range from matte and satin to shimmery, duo-chrome, and full-on shine.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shimmery
Adjective
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The most satisfying moments come when all the chaotic ephemera disperses to make space for shimmering, ambient chords.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
7 Jan. 2026
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The shimmering Sun unites with sweet Venus in your 6th House of Health, guiding you to streamline tasks while encouraging your peers and treating your body well.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The glistening, glowy finish is what enhances your makeup’s longevity and keeps it locked in place for hours.—
Michelle Baricevic,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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Everton’s glistening new stadium may come with a global beer sponsor, but their first game of the New Year there was utterly sobering.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Paralleling her design work was a glittering, thrillingly chaotic music career.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
26 Nov. 2025
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As for accessories, the Emmy Award-winning actress favored glittering statement earrings.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Amélie Huynh, fragrance developer and CEO of D’Orsay, adds that aldehydes, which have a soapy, sparkling quality, are also present in many skin scents, in addition to creamy, low-profile vanilla and orange blossom notes.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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Standouts include the Well Manoeuvred Monk (NA tequila, cucumber, mint, verjus, pineapple and sparkling water) and Tell Me Something Good (NA aperitif, prickly pear, coconut water, verjus and tonic).—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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To declare war on immigrants, many of whom are fleeing persecution and violence fomented by past American interventionism, requires a powerful, blinding narrative strong enough to smokescreen the degradation and dehumanization at the core of the messaging.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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Brilliant, blinding and impossible to ignore.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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 12 Jan. 2026.
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