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

She’d just teed up her brand-new single, “I Can’t Love You Anymore,” a shimmering roots-soul duet with country’s biggest star, Morgan Wallen.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

From the cockpit of the Voyager we watched the shimmering lights of Cyprus fade into the distance.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

But without the hummingbears and their shimmering nests, the trees seemed lonely and unfinished.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate