How to Use sparkly in a Sentence

sparkly

adjective
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  • The birthday girl rocked a sparkly tiara as the two posed in front of a cake.
    — Adam England, Peoplemag, 28 Dec. 2023
  • This option is sparkly and just the right amount of over-the-top.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2021
  • Tagged to the end of her text: a thumbs-up and sparkly heart emoji.
    — Melissa Giannini, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2024
  • There’s a sparkly, glazed-over look to the eyes — present but empty.
    — Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 2 Mar. 2023
  • If there’s just one or two of you, book House of Stars to watch the sparkly skies from bed.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 1 Aug. 2024
  • Some of the girls wore sparkly dresses and did their hair.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 18 Mar. 2021
  • Black Swan wears a black tulle dress cinched at the waist with a black and red sparkly belt.
    — Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 17 Mar. 2021
  • In the video, a small nail brush is used to create a sparkly red French tip.
    — Asha C. Gilbert, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2021
  • Pearls, Sparkles, and Stones A sparkly ear cuff is sure to add a touch of glam to any ear stack.
    — Samantha Solomon, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2024
  • The 20-year-old posed in the tight, brown sparkly number, styled by icon Law Roach.
    — Carolyn Twersky, Seventeen, 10 June 2021
  • Props to Smith-Cameron on that sparkly standout of a dress!
    — Emma Specter, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2021
  • Carey floated out in a full, black, floor-length skirt and a sparkly black corset tank.
    — Danyel Smith, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2022
  • Shiny baguettes, fluffy baguettes, sparkly and smooth baguettes.
    — Jocelyn Noveck, ajc, 10 Sep. 2022
  • But the sparkly crop top (and nail color) seems to nod to her 1989 World Tour outfits.
    — Heran Mamo, Billboard, 12 May 2021
  • Beyond the sparkly center of our world were dark shadows at the edges.
    — Celine Saintclare, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2024
  • The flute-playing star wore an electric blue wig, a green sparkly dress, and the famous red pearls to nail the look.
    — Kelsee Majette, The Week, 31 Oct. 2022
  • Karli Christ, 17, wore hers to prom last month, with a sparkly red ball gown.
    — Washington Post, 3 June 2021
  • The two walked up to the stadium in their sparkly outfits.
    — Bryan West, USA TODAY, 26 Mar. 2024
  • At the hot-pink ponytail's base sat a sparkly silver scrunchie.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 20 July 2023
  • Baby Zydn looked adorable in a tiny black-and-white tuxedo and a pair of sparkly black shoes.
    — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE.com, 28 July 2022
  • It’s the culture of the sport that gymnasts wear sparkly leotards.
    — New York Times, 29 July 2021
  • In her arms is a fuzzy white piece and a long, sparkly, golden fabric.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 15 Feb. 2022
  • This is nothing like the stuffy, sparkly chandeliers of the past.
    — Megan Mowery, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2021
  • Ornaments in shades of light pink and sparkly gold hang from the branches.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2023
  • The stores and restaurants may have been shut, but was that a reason not to put on a sparkly tutu?
    — Leena Kim, Town & Country, 19 Apr. 2021
  • It’s got the full spectrum of shades from pretty pinks to sparkly glitters.
    — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2023
  • But Wicked, which opened this past weekend, has worn its genre on its sparkly sleeve.
    — Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Swift wore a sparkly silver gown with a thigh-high slit to the event, and accessorized with black heels and a bold red lip.
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Chalamet sported a black tux with a navy blue scarf (plus the mustache, of course), while Jenner wore a silver, sparkly dress.
    — David Oliver, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Jenner, meanwhile, let the sparkly look be the focal point, opting for minimal jewelry and soft glam.
    — Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 6 Jan. 2025

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