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adjective

as in glistening

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verb

present participle of shimmer
as in gleaming
to shoot forth bursts of light a sequined dress shimmering under the studio lights

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Recent Examples of shimmering
Adjective
The Italian fashion house was a sponsor of this year’s Albies, and host Amal Clooney wore a shimmering gold gown with an off-the-shoulder neckline, rows of sequins and long beaded fringe. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2026 Start with Kallmeyer’s shimmering gold jacket and Cos’s sleek black trousers, then pile on the personality with Le Sundial’s sculptural earrings, Khaite’s vibrant floral brooch, and Jil Sander’s glossy shoulder bag. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026 The tower’s shimmering façade and setback terraces may draw the eye upward, but its elegance is rooted in a flower found in the local landscape. — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026 Dixie D’Amelio sauntered in wearing a shimmering black Gucci dress. — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026 Featuring collaborations with Bruno Mars, SZA, Leon Thomas, Lucky Daye and Bryson Tiller, the shimmering set is a love letter to R&B. — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026 There are far more shimmering aspens on the east side of the loop, but continue on for fantastic views of distant peaks, including the 14,268-foot summit of Mount Blue Sky. — Abigail Bliss, Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2026 The shimmering hush of the strings beneath the harp in the Adagietto. — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026 When the oil is shimmering, add the fish and cook on the first side until deeply browned and almost fully cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes. — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Verb
Popular comedian Antonis Kanakis poked fun at the 57-year-old’s flamboyant outfits in a skit posted online, donning a black wig and shimmering silver dress with a pink feather boa. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 The shimmering metallic motif of Barbaro’s dress carried through to her shoes, sporting a pair of silver mules courtesy of Paris Texas. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026 For the evening, Clooney wore a custom Gucci gown by Demna, its sculptural, off-the-shoulder silhouette covered in shimmering gold sequins with a cascade of floor-length fringe. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026 The spa Done up in shimmering marble mosaics, the hotel’s petite subterranean spa takes its cues from the Turkish baths at London’s Royal Automobile Club and the original YMCA in New York. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 In the distance, a huge mobile crane, or some other piece of machinery, loomed, impossibly tall, shimmering in the air like a mirage. — Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026 Elizabeth Hurley, 61, turned heads in a pastel-pink lace midi dress complete with shimmering diamanté detailing during a mother-son date night on September 24. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shimmering
  1. glistening
  2. gleaming
  3. glittering
  4. glinting
  5. shimmery
  6. shining
  7. sparkling
  8. flashing
Adjective
  • But many of the film’s most evocative images, often involving groups of soldiers, handsome and glistening and in varying stages of undress, remain just that — images without a strong connection to the larger storytelling.
    — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Frank O’Hara, with each glistening torso, never fails to tell you something true.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of glistening
Verb
  • Sharing the rooftop with Watr, the pool setting is enchanting, surrounded by gleaming high-rises and overlooking the lake.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Most were gleaming white and conventionally extravagant, with black privacy glass and chrome railings and layers of decks.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of gleaming
Adjective
  • America’s national parks shine in the summertime, with spectacular mountain passes thawed for the season, sparkling lakes and glittering beaches at the peak of their allure, and blankets of wildflowers exploding into bloom.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
  • Now, revisit some of the most glittering diadems worn by Queen Mary, which later became favorites of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
    — Natasha Leake, Vanity Fair, 2 June 2026
Definition of glittering
Verb
  • Animals started tracking across the plain, their eyes glinting in the flashlights Cordova and Heimann swept back and forth.
    — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The placement feels resonant, since Boorman was always operating between poles of glinting victory and laughable failure.
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of glinting
Adjective
  • Her highlighted brunette tresses were styled in a side part with subtle waves, while her glam consisted of shimmery champagne eyeshadow, rosy blush, and a matte nude lip.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Graham also dragged a shimmery charcoal hue from her outer corner to her inner corner to accent her bottom line.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of shimmery
Verb
  • The shining light this year is that there hasn’t been a major hurricane.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Skarsgard, who, like Colman, has made some daring career moves in recent years, became the only man to do this knight-in-shining-wicker justice.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of shining
Adjective
  • The track opens with piano and a sparkling string arrangement while Bryan takes the first verse.
    — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The winery’s website says Passaggio produced 1,700 cases of sparkling, white and red wines annually.
    — Ella Chakarian, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of sparkling
Verb
  • At the same time, France’s looming debt has sent bond yields to the highest levels in 24 years, flashing warning signs not seen since the eurozone debt crisis in 2011.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Despite credit markets flashing warnings, equity holders essentially just stood there.
    — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of flashing

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“Shimmering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shimmering. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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