shimmer
Example Sentences
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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
But leads Miriam Margolyes and Alistair Nwachukwu practically shimmer with humor and warmth.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026
She recommends using night mode on a mobile phone to take a photo of the shimmer as it will automatically adjust to the low light and amplify what is there.
From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026
Much like stars shimmer when seen through Earth's atmosphere, pulsar radio signals also flicker as they move through space.
From Science Daily • Jan. 6, 2026
The gold and green lights from the scuttling creatures shimmer in an aurora on the cave walls.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.