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as in hint
a very small amount
a glimmer of hope that there will be snow on Christmas
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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
Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
The procedure offers a glimmer of hope after months of loss.
—Emily Palmer, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Alfred applied bleach in a halo shape around the crown (under the top layer of my hair) as well as on the underside so that the moonlit segments would glimmer underneath and shine through my darker strands.
—Maisie Bovingdon, refinery29.com, 10 Sep. 2024
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Noun
High-Shine The best sequin dresses conjure a jovial feel that only a little glimmer and shine can truly bring out.
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Venus in Sagittarius is glimmering through your 11th house, which means love and romance could blossom through your network of friends or during a spontaneous group adventure.
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Born on TikTok, this is an ideal choice for fall/winter thanks to its cool undertones; deep berry hues offer a hint of blue that adds a head-turning pop to any autumnal beauty look.Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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The decision will be followed by comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, which could provide hints about the Fed’s expectations for the economy and interest rates for the coming months.Jesse Pound,Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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Each flicker of a bulb pays homage to the transformation that petroleum facilitates.Sahit Muja, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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North America's severe geomagnetic storm produces visible aurora Early in October, Americans from the northern U.S. and even as far south as Alabama had a chance to witness the striking rays, spirals and flickers of the northern lights.Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 18 Nov. 2024
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Then there’s the incredible Michigan Central Station, revived by a $1 billion investment from Ford, which has turned the onetime symbol of urban decay into a gleaming innovation lab intended to spark creativity — and plenty of hometown pride — in the Corktown neighborhood.Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
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Allen was not the first to be enthralled by this charismatic bird, the largest woodpecker in the U.S., with stunning black-and-white plumage, gleaming white bill and yellow eyes.Tim Gallagher, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
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Adding too much oil or salt can yield watery squash, so stick to a light coating of oil and a light sprinkling of salt.Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 14 Nov. 2024
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Loads and loads of headed goals from Everton players at set pieces, and sprinklings of magic from Ndiaye and Lindstrom.Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 13 Aug. 2024
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Queen Camilla shimmered in what's informally known as the Aquamarine Ribbon Tiara, making her debut in the headpiece.Janine Henni, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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The aspens that have leaves left are shimmering gold.Erik Kain, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Hundreds of people have been reported missing, perhaps unable to leave their location or unable to contact family where communications infrastructure is in shreds.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024
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The story picks up in a military bunker in the Everglades, where the last shreds of humanity have gathered in search of safety.Katie Rife, EW.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Pictures of veterans — dozens of our kids’ aunts and uncles and cousins and grandparents — flashed across the screen as students sang solemnly about why their service matters.Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024
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Pulling back his button-up shirt collar, Mr. Hegseth flashed a tattoo of what is sometimes known as the Jerusalem cross, adopted by some extremists and widely on display among Jan. 6 rioters.Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Nov. 2024
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Thanks to the streaming splash, Maydon and Regida pick up their first top 10s on both rankings.Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2024
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The noise and splash created by a breaching shark or ray might catch the attention of a nearby individual, signaling readiness to mate.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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“Glimmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glimmer. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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