shimmer
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Criterion’s presentation not only makes the black-and-white photography shimmer but makes a case for the film’s unlikely influence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
“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
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
She recommends using night mode on a mobile phone to take a photo of the shimmer as it will automatically adjust to the low light and amplify what is there.
From BBC ● Feb. 14, 2026
We walk and walk and walk, all down through town and past the graveyard and over the long strips of paved road where mirages shimmer in the sun.
From "Hurricane Child" by Kheryn Callender
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Another female presence shimmers on the fourth track, The Mirror Maker, which is dedicated to Catalan superstar Rosalía.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
Ms. Louis-Dreyfus gives a performance that shimmers with wit throughout, making a confident Broadway debut, even if her innate flair for comedy sometimes threatens to obscure the shadows that trail her character.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
“Cortez the Killer” shimmers into existence, and a listener might contemplate that while it’s another one of Young’s monumental mid-’70s mythic journeys, it’s also essentially a story about imperialism.
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2025
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
Its carapace shimmers like spilled oil on water.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
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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
Above the ditch the air shimmered and danced.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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Based on concept art shown, expect a shimmering, scale-like pattern designed to evoke movement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
Against this shimmering backdrop, the bright yellow branches appeared to rise from the seafloor like glowing trees surrounded by stars.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
Seated on a throne-like chair, with his family in his shadow, Ludovico is receiving a message while courtiers of diminishing importance trail off to the right behind a shimmering gold curtain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
Inspired by Talking Heads and Grace Jones, it's a record whose shimmering surfaces disguise lyrics of deep emotional complexity.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
Thinking about Slash calmed Nate down a bit, and put that strong, shimmering feeling inside his chest again.
From I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren Tarshis
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