shimmer

They shimmer from the pages like bright bits of stained glass, and their names are equally enchanting: common blue, painted lady, Queen of Spain fritillary, black-veined white and northern brown argus, among others.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 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

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

Silk for these lines here, to make them shimmer.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows

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

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

From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026

Produced and directed by Ernst Lubitsch and written by his frequent collaborator Samson Raphaelson, this Paramount picture, running a pert 82 minutes, positively shimmers with wit and sizzles with innuendo.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026

The silk shimmers in my hand, soft and cool.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung

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

Then, for a moment, its silvery side shimmered in the sun.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2024

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

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 16, 2024

But it was a magnificent affair, and the stuff that it was made of shimmered like silk in the pale light.

From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl

“There’s some point in which memories become dreams,” Cooks said of the forms that gradually cohere, shimmering, like film in a developing tray.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 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

She has recorded her meditative work “The Ballerina” in several duet contexts, but here she and Mr. Hurst trade interlocking figures while Mr. Blake’s shimmering percussion provides a stellar backdrop.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 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

Ella skipped under a massive live oak that grew out of the center, its ancient arms a canopy of wind chimes, blue glass bottles, and shimmering orbs.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton