Glitter
Glitter verb - To shoot forth bursts of light.
Usage example: the queen's crown glittered under the glare of the TV lights
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Synonyms for Glitter
Shimmer is a synonym for glitter in sparkle topic. In some cases you can use "Shimmer" instead the word "Glitter" as a noun or a verb, when it comes to topics like shine, flash, brilliance, light. popular alternative
Shimmer
Shimmer verb - To shoot forth bursts of light.
Usage example: a sequined dress shimmering under the studio lights
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Synonyms for Shimmer
Glitter is a synonym for shimmer in sparkle topic. You can use "Glitter" instead the word "Shimmer" as a verb or a noun, if it concerns topics such as flash, shine, gleam, light. popular alternative
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| red | red glitter | red shimmer |
Both words in one sentence
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You glimmer and shimmer, like youre covered in glitter.
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When Elsa makes her ice dress in Frozen, it covers her coronation dress in sparkles, and the resulting dress has lots of little bits of sequins and glitter that shimmer dazzlingly when she steps out into the morning sun.
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