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Recent Examples of shimmering
Aki Nace, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
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
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
Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles, that magical realm of shimmering natural beauty, was befouled by smog — maybe forever.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
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
Heidi Klum wowed in a strapless champagne column gown featuring shimmering crystal embellishments and intricate vertical beadwork.
—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
Adjective
Martha Amundsen sent a video to WCCO of the shimmering substance on Thursday afternoon.
—Aki Nace, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
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
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
Verb
When oil is shimmering and easily slides across surface of pan, carefully add tofu in a single layer and cook, undisturbed, until golden brown underneath, about 4-5 minutes.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles, that magical realm of shimmering natural beauty, was befouled by smog — maybe forever.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
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
Heidi Klum wowed in a strapless champagne column gown featuring shimmering crystal embellishments and intricate vertical beadwork.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shimmering
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This time, my eyes slid to the fresh silver polish on her fingernails, her cascading perm thick but without any undergrowth, and those eyes darting from me to the cop, glistening as if on the verge of pouring.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Mar. 2026
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The puppet wore a black judicial robe and had glistening eyes with slit pupils.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For many families, the gleaming cruise ships offer an effortless and luxurious option for exploring the ocean.—
Steve Adelstein,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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Vietnam is a country with a breathtakingly beautiful coastline, a mouthwatering food scene, and vibrant cities where UNESCO World Heritage Sites huddle in the shadow of gleaming skyscrapers.—
Tamara Hinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 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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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
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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
Verb
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Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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The shining light, minus the hill.—
Tracy Baim,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The rich dark red gives a sparkling pastel green skirt a modern twist in the look above.—
Jana Ackermann,
Glamour,
28 Mar. 2026
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Ronald Martinez / Getty Images Pages made a sparkling defensive play in center leading off the seventh.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The bank also reduced its overall equity allocation to neutral, citing a broad set of negative macro signals now flashing caution.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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So when an octopus starts flashing colors and twitching in its sleep, the parallels are hard to ignore.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Shimmering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shimmering. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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