shimmer

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Nearby, racks of sequined jackets shimmer with slogans like "Make Heaven Crowded," worn by supporters well into their seventies who, for a few days at least, dress more like pop fans than retirees.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

His involvement grew serious after her death from cancer in 1972, and in “The Snow Leopard” his customarily graceful observations of nature shimmer with mystical meditations on grief, transcendence and enlightenment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

In the dining room, makeup artist Gabrielle Alvarez delighted in thoughtfully placed pops of color and galactic shimmer.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2025

On the connected monitor, flakes shimmer and shift between hues of red, green, and gold as they move across the surface.

From Science Daily • Oct. 23, 2025

The orange boards seemed to shimmer and sway in the sun’s heat, confusing Swanson’s view and making it difficult to record measurements.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone