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Shimmer (Verb)

Shine with a weak or fitful light; "Beech leaves shimmered in the moonlight".

Verbs of raining, snowing, thawing, thundering.

Diamonds on her dress shimmered as she moved under the lights.
Stars in the clear night sky began to shimmer as the aurora intensified.
Colors of the butterfly's wings shimmered in the bright sunlight filtering through the trees.
Lace curtains shimmered in the breeze like delicate misty veils.
Water from the fountain shimmered against the evening sun's last light.

Give off a shimmering reflection, as of silk.

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Her luxurious evening gown began to shimmer under the bright stage lights, attracting the attention of the entire audience.
The sequined costume designed by the renowned stylist helped the actress shimmer with glamour as she walked down the red carpet.
The makeup artist dabbed a subtle glitter dust on the model's cheekbones to make them shimmer in the photoshoot.
In the dimly lit room, her mother's antique diamond necklace started to shimmer, evoking a sense of elegance and sophistication.
Under the golden glow of the setting sun, the dancer's flowing silk scarf began to shimmer as she moved across the stage.