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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
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 Alongside the softer shades, metallic and shimmering details add a glamorous contrast; embroidery, mirror work, embellishments and accessories India is known for bring another dimension to the garments. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 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 Mikey Madison’s pink- and purple-flecked tinsel became one of the defining beauty details of Ani in 2024’s Anora, while Zara Larsson has made shimmering, maximalist hair a fixture of her Midnight Sun era. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026 Asymmetrical dresses swayed with fringe at Jonathan Simkhai while shimmering fringe peeked out from an all-black look at Rachel Comey. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026 Holding a cognac brown envelope clutch in one hand, McNearney dialed up the sparkle with a shimmering array of gold and crystal bracelets and rings. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 Sep. 2026
Verb
What’s different about this style is that its uppers are completely decorated with small, shimmering crystal details in a silvery, light-catching finish. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 2 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 The magnificent lace of the collar, the shimmering black of the garment, the delicate, almost-weightless cuffs. — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 25 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 Paddle across shimmering waters or cycle beneath majestic oaks. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026 Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saute pan over medium heat until shimmering. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026 Steinbach shoots other aspects of nature as well, displaying a particular fondness for the images of plants and trees reflected in shimmering bodies of water. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 17 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
  • Back in 2017, the family invested more than $100 million into the hotel in preparation of the 35th America’s Cup—an extensive multi-year renovation that shined up an already glistening property.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Instead, everyone in the main room is dancing under a glistening disco ball to the syncopations of Riva, a three-piece comprised of a psychedelic saxophonist, drummer and keyboardist.
    — Mary Carreon, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of glistening
Verb
  • Tokyo’s hospitality scene is as diverse as the city itself, a place of dizzying contrasts where ancient temples sit in the shadow of gleaming skyscrapers, and traditional craftsmanship juxtaposes cutting-edge technology.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026
  • My Instagram Discover page is a narcotic carousel of supple leather and gleaming metal.
    — Adam Erace, Fortune, 26 Sep. 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
  • 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
  • Her makeup is both fresh-faced and warm, with a hint of glowy—not shimmery—bronze on her cheeks and lids, and a generous dose of mascara without any discernible liner.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of shimmery
Verb
  • That means Saturn rises around sunset, stays up through the night and sets at sunrise after shining at its brightest for the year.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Most rings use photoplethysmography, or PPG – essentially shining light into the skin and measuring changes caused by blood flow.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of shining
Adjective
  • Gigantic golden chandeliers appeared to float in the night sky, against the backdrop of a waning moon and the sparkling Eiffel Tower.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • There’s a deeper emotional story underneath the sparkling electronics.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of sparkling
Verb
  • The unit looks even stronger in the playoffs, with starter Will Warren flashing in his new relief role so far and hard-throwing rotation mate Ryan Weathers potentially joining him in the ALDS bullpen after a forearm flexor strain.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • No electricity, no phones, no bright screens flashing information, no cackling TV in the corner of the room.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of flashing

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“Shimmering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shimmering. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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