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shimmer

UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈʃɪmə^r/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈʃɪmɚ/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(shim′ər)

Collocations for "shimmer"

Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "shimmer" in context.

shimmer

ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.

a shimmer of [light, moonlight, tears]
the shimmer of [gold, diamonds, jewels]
a [pale, slight, faint, distant] shimmer of
a shimmer on the [water, surface]
[emerged, glistened] like a shimmer of light
could see the shimmer of light in the distance
could see a shimmer in his eyes
gives your [skin, legs, body] a shimmer
[left, produced, gave off] a shimmer of light
[the waves, her hair, the sequins] shimmered
shimmered in the [haze, sunlight, heat]
shimmer under the [light, sun, spotlight]
shimmer like [waves, jewels, gold]
shimmer with [fear, sweat, heat]
shimmer into [view, sight]
shimmer [dimly, brightly]

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the sound alternately to shimmer and stun - English Only forum
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