shimmer
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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
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
Nonverbal sung chorales often shimmer or glower beneath spoken text.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025
The leaves of the magnolia trees shift and shimmer in the breeze like a mirage, but I don’t see anyone—only the shadows of the coming night.
From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender
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Cormac McCarthy's "The Road"
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