sparkly
adjective
spar·kly
ˈspär-k(ə-)lē 
sparklier; sparkliest
: tending to sparkle : shining with or reflecting bright points of light
sparkly Christmas decorations
Run by various entrepreneurs, the vehicles … are cheap, plentiful, and known for loud music and sparkly disco balls.—
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And life as a working royal isn't all sparkly.
—Brie Stimson , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
What sets Zeta-Jones’ matching set apart from other monochrome outfits is her sparkly outer layer.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
In 2023, Robbie dedicated herself to wearing human-size outfits inspired by Barbie's most iconic looks, from the doll's 1959 striped swimsuit to the sparkly gown made on the doll's 50th anniversary.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
By the time the Uber dropped me off at the limestone plaza, more than 500 artists, collectors, ambassadors, and dignitaries had taken their seats, looking sharp in black tie and sparkly dresses.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
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Brie Stimson , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
What sets Zeta-Jones’ matching set apart from other monochrome outfits is her sparkly outer layer.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
In 2023, Robbie dedicated herself to wearing human-size outfits inspired by Barbie's most iconic looks, from the doll's 1959 striped swimsuit to the sparkly gown made on the doll's 50th anniversary.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
By the time the Uber dropped me off at the limestone plaza, more than 500 artists, collectors, ambassadors, and dignitaries had taken their seats, looking sharp in black tie and sparkly dresses.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Sparkly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sparkly. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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