1
as in hint
a very small amount
a glimmer of hope that there will be snow on Christmas
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2
as in flicker
an almost imperceptible sign of something
most of the students showed not even a glimmer of interest in what I had to say
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as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
the waters of the rippling brook glimmered in the sun
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Recent Examples of glimmer
Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 18 Feb. 2025
But taken together, the quiet concerns are the first glimmers of GOP pushback against Trump’s upending of the federal government.
—Lisa Mascaro and Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2025
Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
For the occasion, Biden favored a glimmering white column gown with long sleeves and embellishments.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024
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Noun
But there are glimmers of hope heading into the new year.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 18 Feb. 2025
But taken together, the quiet concerns are the first glimmers of GOP pushback against Trump’s upending of the federal government.
—Lisa Mascaro and Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2025
Verb
The church hopes to feature the original walls and stained glass in the new structure, which will be oriented north-south to allow the preserved stained glass to glimmer more prominently.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
For the occasion, Biden favored a glimmering white column gown with long sleeves and embellishments.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glimmer
Noun
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Here are some hints for today’s Quordle game, followed by the answers: What Are Today’s Quordle Hints?—
Kris Holt,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep. CNN — I’m captivated by my new personal health tracker, a Christmas gift from my husband.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Rockwell managed to imbue his speech with just the right balance of madness and pathos—Frank stares at Rick with crazy eyes that seem to have glimpsed a flicker of truth from behind the veil.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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As a bonus, when the candle has lost its flicker, the glass jar can live on as a glamorous holder for pens, makeup brushes, cotton swabs, and all sorts of other odds and ends.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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From gleaming marble countertops to pristine wood flooring, even the slightest imperfections can impact a property’s value.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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At the Museum of Clocks, also in Chengdu, textural red brickwork alludes more to the area’s humble past than a gleaming future.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The ten breweries that produced the highest number of brews at a state or national level include some legendary names plus a good sprinkling of newer craft brewers making some incredible beers.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Fey and Jost weren’t part of the McNally crowd, which included a sprinkling of SNL alumni among a more serious bunch probably best characterized by its collective mmm-ing at a Henry James reference.—
Paula Aceves,
Vulture,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Just last week in Paris, Hadid attended the Dîner du Louvre wearing an asymmetrical Jeremy Scott gown that shimmered in all the right places.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2025
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At the premiere of the series on Feb. 13, stylist Marc Eram dressed Hudson in a shimmering gold Roberto Cavalli couture gown with a flowing train and plunging neckline.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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When the last shreds of sunlight vanish, everyone pulls their car up to the field and turns on their headlights.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2025
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Waste management giant Veolia shreds blades into small pieces that go in kilns to replace the coal, sand and clay required to make cement.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Nightmares of more dental work had to have flashed through the Celtics guard’s mind Thursday night.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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Shortstop Max Acosta, one of three players acquired in the Jake Burger trade with Texas, has flashed this spring, getting on base in 6 of his 14 plate appearances, with a home run.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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By locking Metcalf into a five-year, $150 million contract, the Steelers have made their biggest splash at wideout, where their track record of drafting and developing the position has hit a valley in recent years (except George Pickens).—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Slam Dunk At Pier 5 at Bayside Marketplace in Miami, this is a winning mix of Don Q Cristal rum, Triple Sec, fresh lime, orange juice, and mint, topped with a bubbly splash of Starry.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Glimmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glimmer. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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