shimmer
Example Sentences
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At night, the lights that illuminate the bridge shimmer like mini moons in the waters below.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 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
But leads Miriam Margolyes and Alistair Nwachukwu practically shimmer with humor and warmth.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026
She said the company is trying to appeal to younger consumers with more offerings such as limited-edition eye-shadow sticks and shimmer balms at low prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025
He smiles again, his teeth poking out the side of his face, and in a wash of shimmer he’s right in front of me.
From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness
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Because of Winn-Dixie
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Cormac McCarthy's "The Road"
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