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glimmer

[glim-er] / ˈglɪm ər /
NOUN
flash, sparkle
Synonyms
STRONGEST
flicker gleam glint glow hint inkling ray twinkle
STRONG
blink coruscation glance grain scintillation shimmer suggestion trace
Antonyms
WEAK
dullness
VERB
sparkle
Synonyms
STRONGEST
flicker gleam glint glisten shimmer twinkle
STRONG
blink coruscate fade flash glance glister glitter glow scintillate shine

Example Sentences

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"We are putting our trust in God," Attieh said, since "this is the only glimmer of hope we will not give up on".

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

American drivers saw a glimmer of hope for at least a brief reprieve from rising fuel costs when crude-oil prices fell by more than 10% Monday.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

But this triumph could mark the beginning of an upturn in form and fortune for Forest as the Europa League offers a glimmer of hope in a season to forget.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

The melody in the chorus shows a glimmer of hook-writing ability.

From Salon • Feb. 16, 2026

Now whenever trouble is coming, Tatica feels a glimmer of the old burning in the centipede trail on her belly.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez