shimmer

Example Sentences

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AL JEER, United Arab Emirates—Oil tankers, container ships and bulk carriers shimmer all over the horizon to the left of the windswept beach here at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

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

She recommends using night mode on a mobile phone to take a photo of the shimmer as it will automatically adjust to the low light and amplify what is there.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 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

Three figures, two large, one smaller, but only one of them was in focus, was more than an outline or a shimmer.

From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman