glimmered; glimmering
ˈgli-mə-riŋ 
ˈglim-
1
a
: to shine faintly or unsteadily
The candles glimmered in the windows.
b
: to give off a subdued unsteady reflection
Her white satin dress glimmered in the dusk.
2
: to appear indistinctly with a faintly luminous quality
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Examples of glimmer in a Sentence
Verb
Candles glimmered in the windows of the inn.
Moonlight glimmered on the pond.
Noun
the glimmer of a distant star
Their first meeting with the new boss gave them a glimmer of what they could expect.
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Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024
With the White House glimmering behind her, Vice President Kamala Harris gave an impassioned closing argument to the American people.
—Kizzy Cox, Essence, 30 Oct. 2024
Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024
This year’s Singles’ Day shopping extravaganza exceeded expectations, potentially offering a glimmer of hope for the fashion industry.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Verb
Venus will be glimmering through your sign, heightening your charm and magnetism, so don’t be surprised if people become more drawn to your energy at this time.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024
With the White House glimmering behind her, Vice President Kamala Harris gave an impassioned closing argument to the American people.
—Kizzy Cox, Essence, 30 Oct. 2024
Noun
His colors can be dazzling near neon-bright or subdued like the first glimmers of sunrise.
—Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024
This year’s Singles’ Day shopping extravaganza exceeded expectations, potentially offering a glimmer of hope for the fashion industry.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Glimmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glimmer. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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