- present participle of shimmer.
shimmering
Example Sentences
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I wrote years ago that the project boasted “a sort of shimmering authenticity” — if one didn’t look too closely.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
From a gas crater dubbed the "Gateway to Hell" to the shimmering marble buildings of its capital, Turkmenistan is tentatively opening up to tourists after decades of isolation.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
Sea silk became famous for its shimmering golden color, light weight, and exceptional durability.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 12, 2026
The Golden Goose is shimmering right now in terms of value.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
The glyph glows a bright purple and creates a shimmering purple force field around me and Autumn.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
