sparkly
adjective
spar·kly
ˈspär-k(ə-)lē 
sparklier; sparkliest
: tending to sparkle : shining with or reflecting bright points of light
sparkly Christmas decorations
a sparkly diamond
Run by various entrepreneurs, the vehicles … are cheap, plentiful, and known for loud music and sparkly disco balls.—
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—Linnea Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
This $6 pick is deceptively expensive-looking, subtly sparkly, and straight up fun.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
This sparkly dance number is unexpected?
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
The sparkly bomber jackets are now the official uniform of a modern MAGA lady.
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Linnea Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
This $6 pick is deceptively expensive-looking, subtly sparkly, and straight up fun.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
This sparkly dance number is unexpected?
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
The sparkly bomber jackets are now the official uniform of a modern MAGA lady.
—Dan Merica, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Sparkly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sparkly. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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