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 once the shimmer of being the “new hot shiny thing” dulled and she settled into her life as a musician, she realized she was being held to a different standard.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

Nonverbal sung chorales often shimmer or glower beneath spoken text.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 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

He smiles again, his teeth poking out the side of his face, and in a wash of shimmer he’s right in front of me.

From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness