shimmering

Example Sentences

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A shimmering crystal gets its colorful appearance from the precise arrangement of its atoms in space.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

The foyer is the epitome of luxury thanks to its grand staircase and shimmering chandelier.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

The Moon will slide directly in front of the Sun so its bright face is completely covered to reveal its normally concealed shimmering halo, with Earth hanging off to one side.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Then there’s Texas, the perennial Democratic mirage — always shimmering on the horizon.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

It is a splendid cow, like a peacock, with every hair a different shimmering color.”

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri