Shimmer and Spangle

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

Spangle is a synonym for shimmer in gleam topic. In some cases you can use "Spangle" instead the word "Shimmer" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like light.

Spangle

Spangle verb - To shoot forth bursts of light.
Usage example: in typical Las Vegas fashion, the showgirls' sequined costumes spangled gloriously
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Synonyms for Spangle

Shimmer is a synonym for spangle in light topic. You can use "Shimmer" instead a verb "Spangle".

Nearby Words: spangled, spangly, spangling
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