- present participle of shimmer.
shimmering
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The shimmering jewelry displayed in later galleries supplies, well, more glitter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
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
Seven held her breath...but when the last amulet lit up a shimmering white, it wasn’t hers.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
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