glimmers 1 of 2

noun

plural of glimmer
1
as in hints
a very small amount a glimmer of hope that there will be snow on Christmas

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2
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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glimmers

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of glimmer
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
Noun
Still, there are some glimmers of hope. — Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 13 June 2026 This cool pearl blonde glimmers against a buttery backdrop for a sparkling champagne effect. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 June 2026 At the outset this year, however, glimmers of hope appeared to emerge. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 8 June 2026 Collapsing floor There have been glimmers of a reset among some startups this year. — Hugh Son, CNBC, 1 June 2026 There are glimmers in her eyes, pleasant memories quietly unfurling. — Joseph Trinidad, Longreads, 16 June 2026 The chance of advancing from the group phase isn’t far-fetched, with a diverse squad of new and seasoned players and recent results that offer glimmers of hope for a run in the tournament. — Jim Sciutto, CNN Money, 8 June 2026 Despite a few glimmers of good feeling, today's fierce political divisions have redefined a milestone that has often been marked by unity and optimism, at least for a moment. — Susan Page, USA Today, 22 June 2026 Longtime Caribbean correspondent Marc Lacey returns to a country that’s seen decades of volatile governance and catastrophic natural disaster, and finds glimmers of the Haiti of his youth. — Judnick Mayard, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 May 2026
Verb
Uranus is high in the southern sky near the Pleiades star cluster, and vivid Jupiter glimmers up in the east. — Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 18 Feb. 2026 Where a cistern once hid beneath the floor to collect rainwater, an outdoor pool now glimmers. — Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025 The result is a film that glimmers with moments of wit and melancholy but never settles into coherence. — Leila Latif, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glimmers
  1. hints
  2. flickers
  3. gleams
  4. sprinklings
  5. touches
  6. glints
  7. splashes
  8. flashes
Noun
  • An abundance of hints, clues and other helpful items await, not to mention a bonus Custom Wordle and plenty more.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • And while the couple have yet to confirm their wedding plans, details and hints around their wedding ceremony have begun to emerge, sending Swifties into overdrive.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of hints
Noun
  • These flickers included a merely steady revenue projection from chipmaker Broadcom on its most recent earnings call as well as a construction pause for a data center being built in Wyoming.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 24 June 2026
  • With interest in on-loan Lutsharel Geetruida, there were flickers of worry on Wearside about the core of the team being undermined.
    — Michael Walker, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Definition of flickers
Verb
  • Like Beckham’s dress, the 100-percent silk dress softly gleams in the light.
    — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
  • 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.
    — Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 4 Dec. 2025
Definition of gleams
Noun
  • 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.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Definition of sprinklings
Noun
  • The country’s tragic 21st-century travails provide much of the fodder for the couple’s drama in director Cyril Aris’ moving film, including whether to stay or emigrate, with touches of magical realism and whimsy providing levity.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 6 July 2026
  • Released in May 2025, the timepiece is based on the RM 72-01 flyback chronograph that launched in 2020, but features a few fresh aesthetic touches in honor of the Monegasque racer.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 July 2026
Definition of touches
Verb
  • That, from time to time, during his endless task, the sun glints across the rock’s face in a way that reminds him that there were good times, or at least different times.
    — Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 12 May 2026
  • Soft breezes ripple through the sea grapes, and sunlight glints off the aquamarine shallows that surround Bahia Honda State Park.
    — Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2025
Definition of glints
Noun
  • As the United States of America celebrated its 250th birthday on terra firma with fireworks displays this weekend, two Asian countries made some splashes of their own farther from Earth.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026
  • This recipe has a citrus base that feels seasonally appropriate with splashes of Tabasco which add extra heat.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
Definition of splashes
Verb
  • Theo James flashes a peace sign in London's Mayfair at the official opening of RH's new flagship on June 25.
    — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026
  • Trying to shed ‘nice-guy tendencies’ Jeff Whittington stands in front of the room, flashes a boyish smile, and prepares to be lambasted.
    — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 27 June 2026
Definition of flashes

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