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adjective

Definition of glimmeringnext
as in gleaming

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verb

present participle of glimmer
as in shimmering
to shoot forth bursts of light the waters of the rippling brook glimmered in the sun

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Recent Examples of glimmering
Verb
To his left is a black car with a bulky, rounded frame, glimmering in the deluge. — Taran Dugal, New Yorker, 23 May 2026 Venus and Jupiter are still glimmering brightly together in the western sky after sunset, so do yourself a favor and head outside tonight! — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026 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 Jupiter Jupiter, after Venus, is the first star-like object that appears at dusk, glimmering high in the west through much of this month, with the two leading stars of Gemini, Pollux and Castor, floating even higher above it. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2026 From ancient autopsy rooms to glimmering Gothic chapels, and medieval manuscripts to dark Baroque libraries, Europe’s universities can provide an intimate setting to experience some of history’s most impressive artifacts. — Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glimmering
  1. gleaming
  2. shimmering
  3. glistening
  4. glinting
  5. glittering
  6. shining
  7. sparkling
  8. flashing
Adjective
  • Under his meticulous care, the gleaming red sports car has been souped up to generate 400-horsepower turbo performance, but retains much of the original features and feel.
    — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
  • 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.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2025
Definition of gleaming
Verb
  • Selena Gomez wore a shimmering gold dress by Oscar de la Renta to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 July 2026
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
Definition of shimmering
Adjective
  • The base is a matte cat-eye, but the whole design is finished with a shiny top coat for a glistening melted-Popsicle effect.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 July 2026
  • The 75,000 square foot, multi-level space attracts world famous DJs and guests and exists as a glistening jewel in the crown of Caesars Palace’s broad range of entertainment venues.
    — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of glistening
Verb
  • In their gowns and bowties, guests giddily slurp mounds of glinting caviar off the back of their hand.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 June 2026
  • No one wanted to stand behind the commanding warriors, draped in blankets and furs, brass hoops in their earlobes, medals and wampum on their strong chests, silver armbands glinting in the light.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Definition of glinting
Adjective
  • The county became a glittering crystal mecca not necessarily because of top-down industrial policy, but because of a nearly all-consuming drive to hustle.
    — Louise Matsakis Rachel Zheng, Wired News, 20 Jan. 2026
  • The song eventually escalates into a lecherous, breathless, glittering climax of incandescent synthesizers and melodic moans—an erotic asphyxiation depicted as utterly glorious.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
Definition of glittering
Verb
  • Benjamin Franklin, Philadelphia’s shining light, also helped charm France into giving its support.
    — Sean Gregory, Time, 5 July 2026
  • Fresh strawberries are the shining stars of this light, crisp, and refreshing beverage.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
Definition of shining
Adjective
  • American sparkling wine has come a long way in a very short period of time with winemakers crafting award-winning world class expressions that rival those with centuries of winemaking craft.
    — Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • The disposable wand purifies red, white and sparkling wines while enhancing the natural taste, aroma and color of the wine.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 June 2026
Definition of sparkling
Verb
  • With some flashing lights, this thing flying around in the sky would cause quite a commotion.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 2 July 2026
  • The kart base is fitted with a Lego nose, sidepods and rear wing, as well as functioning flashing lights on the rear of the kart that can be used in the rain.
    — Luke Smith, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of flashing

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