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What does the word "shimmer" mean? In what circumstances could I use it?

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Rebecca

To "shimmer" means to shine with a soft light or glisten. Here, she's saying that she's sparkly and will light up a place with actual jewels or metaphorically from her personality and energy. Ex: I like how diamonds shimmer in the sunlight. Ex: Your dress is shimmering with all the sequins on it. Ex: The water is shimmering.

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