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as in hints
a very small amount
a glimmer of hope that there will be snow on Christmas
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as in flickers
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 gleams
to shoot forth bursts of light
the waters of the rippling brook glimmered in the sun
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Recent Examples of glimmers
Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
This year, there were glimmers of affordability, with some states like Florida, Texas, and California seeing average home prices decline in 2025 from their peaks.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 26 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
By contrast, in some parts of the South and West, where home construction has picked up in some markets, there are glimmers of hope, Gailey said, pointing to stronger tax incentives and looser permitting requirements as policies that could boost construction.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
Though at least in the Arab world—thanks to the Abraham Accords—there are glimmers of hope.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
How to Use Glimmers to Cope with Stress Sprinkle a few glimmers into your day for overall mind-body well-being, and select one to help change your emotional state when negatively triggered.
—Danielle Winston, Flow Space, 24 Nov. 2025
Directed by Olivier & Tony Award nominee Jeremy Herrin (People, Places and Things; Wolf Hall) and MacMillan, Every Brilliant Thing revolves around a man who looks back at his life and the glimmers of hope that carried him through.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Well, that’s where the Golden State truly glimmers.
—AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025
Leila Latif, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2025
Where a cistern once hid beneath the floor to collect rainwater, an outdoor pool now glimmers.
—Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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From there, the glimmers of a more peaceful existence — one fueled by expression, not recklessness — give Lidia hope.
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The result is a film that glimmers with moments of wit and melancholy but never settles into coherence.
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Noun
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The governor-elect’s plans provide hints of how progressives elsewhere will try to tackle affordability problems.—
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No arrests have been announced, nor have police offered any hints for a motive for the killing.—
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But things get weird when Kamala sees flickers of zombie faces in the crowd.—
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Foster’s tenure had flickers of momentum.—
Verb
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Like Beckham’s dress, the 100-percent silk dress softly gleams in the light.—
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Despite a couple of funky skips, the album is fueled by the hunger of an artist who really wants the pop life again, perking up electro-scuzz and arena rock with new wave that gleams like glitter.—
Noun
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My grandmother’s version typically called just for the addition of generous sprinklings of Lawry’s garlic salt and black pepper—and that’s it.—
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The rooms Rooms in the Contemporary’s main tower were recently refurbished to feature touches from Disney’s The Incredibles franchise, which reflects the hotel’s midcentury theme.—
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Yet these touches are never extreme or imaginative or entertaining enough to match, say, the wild ride that was The Hunting Wives.—
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Soft breezes ripple through the sea grapes, and sunlight glints off the aquamarine shallows that surround Bahia Honda State Park.—
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Designed for high-performance durability, the IP65 water-resistant frames are crafted from lightweight TR90 material, ensuring a pressure-free fit that can withstand sweat and splashes.—
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Stanley 12-Ounce Stay-Hot Camp Mug A secure, press-to-fit lid ensures that this mug locks in your drink’s temperature and prevents splashes simultaneously.—
Verb
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Less than a minute into the video, as the singer sits by herself in the middle of the desert, the camera suddenly flashes to Blue, who is wearing a dress nearly identical to her mom's gown.—
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Burnett pauses, considers the question, and then flashes a mischievous grin.—
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“Glimmers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glimmers. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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