shimmer

Example Sentences

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Nearby, racks of sequined jackets shimmer with slogans like "Make Heaven Crowded," worn by supporters well into their seventies who, for a few days at least, dress more like pop fans than retirees.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

Much like stars shimmer when seen through Earth's atmosphere, pulsar radio signals also flicker as they move through space.

From Science Daily • Jan. 6, 2026

Nonverbal sung chorales often shimmer or glower beneath spoken text.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

In the dining room, makeup artist Gabrielle Alvarez delighted in thoughtfully placed pops of color and galactic shimmer.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2025

I wondered what made the air in front of the fire shimmer so.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine