shimmer
verb (used without object)
to shine with or reflect a subdued, tremulous light; gleam faintly.
shimmering
Example Sentences
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Has Federer ever chucked an unreliable 7-iron into a shimmering Swiss lake?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
I wrote years ago that the project boasted “a sort of shimmering authenticity” — if one didn’t look too closely.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
From a gas crater dubbed the "Gateway to Hell" to the shimmering marble buildings of its capital, Turkmenistan is tentatively opening up to tourists after decades of isolation.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
Despite The Oval shimmering in the sunshine, this was an odd spectacle.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
A shimmering lake decorates the center of the property, fringed with more greenery.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
