shimmer
verb (used without object)
to shine with or reflect a subdued, tremulous light; gleam faintly.
is shimmering
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present progressiveof shimmer (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The Golden Goose is shimmering right now in terms of value.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
My quibble with the photo is that the long exposure left a little softness in the lights across the lake, but the whole image is shimmering with such dreaminess, I don’t even mind.
From Seattle Times ● May 24, 2023
Once the skillet is hot and the oil is shimmering, add 1/4-cup portions of the batter to the pan, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
From Salon ● Apr. 27, 2023
When ready to cook, lightly oil a large grill pan or saute pan and set it over medium heat until the oil is shimmering.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 28, 2021
This woman’s skin is shimmering and pale, her long black hair is tied with dozens of silver ribbons that fall over her shoulders.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
