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as in hint
a very small amount
a glimmer of hope that there will be snow on Christmas
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as in flicker
an almost imperceptible sign of something
most of the students showed not even a glimmer of interest in what I had to say
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as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
the waters of the rippling brook glimmered in the sun
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Recent Examples of glimmer
Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Dec. 2025
Long-range weather models for the last two weeks of the year are sparking glimmers of hope in forecasters like Bryan Allegretto.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Sep. 2025
Textures glimmered with the surrealism of gaming skins.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The dazzle and glimmer of an elaborate holiday light display is a sure way to elevate your spirit this season.
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With glimmering synths, two backup dancers whose movement bordered on performance art, and baths of hazy blue light, Lorde's show was deeper than just a concert from its beginning notes.
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Noun
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After you’re done cleaning up the kitchen or tackling tough stains around the house, a simple wash with oxygen bleach or a hint of chlorine bleach can make white towels look new again.—
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The mix of spices held a hint of spiciness, but still pretty flavorful and wasn’t overwhelming.—
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Around those runs, the Pats hit Miami with a 35-yard flea flicker and an end around to exploit the poor discipline of their defensive backs.—
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The biggest play of the drive came when Maye hit rookie wide receiver Efton Chism for 35 yards on a flea flicker.—
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For nearly a century, the Oscars stood as a gleaming cathedral to Hollywood prestige, the pinnacle of artistic achievement.—
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Williams points to these small moments, and poignant visions, as the representations of our hope, our resilience, our bright and gleaming futures.—
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For balanced nutrition, combining both, like sprinkling almonds on oatmeal, offers the best of both worlds.—
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Be sure to finish the dish with a good sprinkling of powdered sugar.—
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Kate Hudson shimmered in a custom Giorgio Armani Privé draped silver halter-neck gown with crystal embellishments.—
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The singer and actress showed up in a shimmering gold Elie Saab dress that had a chest-baring neckline and keyhole design.—
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My search proved fruitful, so below you’ll find my top picks, including an air fryer that saves counterspace, a set of six dishcloths for $24, and a chopping gadget that also slices, grates, and shreds.—
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Shred It For Packaging Turn used wrapping paper into pretty paper shreds for future gifts.—
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Elsewhere, swallows flashed across the surface of the water.—
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The final few scenes of His & Hers flashes to a year after the murders and shows that Anna and Jack are, indeed, back together.—
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Atlas is also built to withstand harsh conditions, operating reliably in temperatures from -4°F to 104°F, and is waterproofed to protect it from splashes on factory floors.—
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The first round of the International Tennis Federation’s W35 tournament, played on a clay court in Nairobi, Kenya, wouldn’t normally make much of a splash in the tennis world, but millions of people have now seen what transpired over 37 excruciating minutes in the capital.—
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“Glimmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glimmer. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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