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to shoot forth bursts of light
the waters of the rippling brook glimmered in the sun
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Recent Examples of glimmering
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Imagine an Omni-Universe once glimmering with celestial radiance now dimmed by the cold bluish glow of digital screens.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Oct. 2025
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Verb
The moon is glimmering, the veil between worlds is thin and there’s an air of mischief lingering in the shadows.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for glimmering
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The trailer features stunning images of the massive gleaming white cube that was the centerpiece of the staging and Instagram-worthy shots of the pryo and special effects that made the tour a must-see for fans.—
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Cap off your evening back at the hotel with a nightcap by the pool surrounded by shimmering city lights.—
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The black dress kept to the signature, body-hugging silhouette Jenner has come to love, with shimmering black sequin mesh that looked almost snake-like, and sheer embroidered side-paneling, delicate straps criss-crossing over the low back.—
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The glistening, glowy finish is what enhances your makeup’s longevity and keeps it locked in place for hours.—
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Everton’s glistening new stadium may come with a global beer sponsor, but their first game of the New Year there was utterly sobering.—
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At first glance, Glass Mountain looks out of place—an irregular, pale, 15-foot mound glinting in the sunlight, as if someone dumped a pile of shiny shards in the middle of the desert.—
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And those iconic scenes of Brad Pitt casting his fishing line glinting in the sun?—
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Paralleling her design work was a glittering, thrillingly chaotic music career.—
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As for accessories, the Emmy Award-winning actress favored glittering statement earrings.—
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Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.—
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This step is important to remove all gunk and stuck-on food before moving on to conditioning and shining the surface, according to Stein.—
Adjective
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Amélie Huynh, fragrance developer and CEO of D’Orsay, adds that aldehydes, which have a soapy, sparkling quality, are also present in many skin scents, in addition to creamy, low-profile vanilla and orange blossom notes.—
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Standouts include the Well Manoeuvred Monk (NA tequila, cucumber, mint, verjus, pineapple and sparkling water) and Tell Me Something Good (NA aperitif, prickly pear, coconut water, verjus and tonic).—
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In terms of flashing skin and making sexy in again, Stone wasn't alone.—
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The marquee sign would light up next to flashing lights, plus the claw itself.—
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“Glimmering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glimmering. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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