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shimmer

[shim-er] / ˈʃɪm ər /




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“Solstice,” where he shares writing credits with Patti Smith, possesses the same kind of metaphysical shimmer that’s often intrinsic to a Patti Smith composition.

From Salon Jul. 29, 2026

At night, the lights that illuminate the bridge shimmer like mini moons in the waters below.

From BBC Apr. 13, 2026

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

“Just wait till you see what’s for dessert this noon!” she’d tell us at the breakfast table, and all morning in the shop the question would shimmer in the back of our minds.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

He could have made something that shimmers, a piece of true pop that expresses repellent ideals.

From Salon Aug. 6, 2026

A veritable feast for the ears that shimmers with sound — a stray guitar flourish here, a pulsing synthesizer there.

From Salon Mar. 6, 2026

The camera often seems to be right under his chin, gazing as the sweat on his cheeks and lashes shimmers under the Vegas lights like diamonds.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 19, 2026

Track and field shimmers with names that transcend the sport—Jesse Owens, Florence Griffith Joyner, Usain Bolt.

From The Wall Street Journal May 29, 2025

Her body glows like embers are burning underneath, and her fur shimmers into black smoke.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

Wunmi Mosaku, up for best supporting actress for Sinners, opted for a striking blue dress, which shimmered on the red carpet.

From BBC Feb. 22, 2026

But it also shimmered with optimism and adventure.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 18, 2025

Rodeo jackets shimmered with intricate embroideries, showcasing the luxurious craftsmanship synonymous with the LVMH-owned brand.

From Seattle Times Jan. 16, 2024

Dresses, tops, trousers and headpieces shimmered with sequins.

From Reuters Sep. 2, 2023

The air shimmered with flowers, birds, and insects, but the dense heat suffocated.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman

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

The strange thing is that the pitch seems to have that same shimmering quality I remember from watching the TV all those years ago.

From BBC Jun. 25, 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

Its 600-work trove including Gustav Klimt’s shimmering woman in gold from 1907, “Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I,” will remain largely in place.

From The Wall Street Journal May 14, 2026

My mouth drops open as a shimmering purple-and-blue abalone sky comes into view through the cockpit window.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera




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