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in typical Las Vegas fashion, the showgirls' sequined costumes spangled gloriously
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Recent Examples of spangled
Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2026
Then again, awards season always holds a few surprises up its spangled sleeves.
—Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 20 Jan. 2026
Barry Scott Zellen, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2026
Built in 1891, the historic structure fronts a riverside garden area spangled with small hot spring pools and comfy lounge areas.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Its faded and dusty mansions are spangled with Italian marble floors, Mudéjar ceilings, and the fanciest European furniture of the day, now wracked by termites.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
If Styles the performer in spangled jumpsuits and Styles the man in sensible trousers once felt like separate forces, Kiss All The Time.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2026
Then again, awards season always holds a few surprises up its spangled sleeves.
—Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
But not from Russia or China, as the White House now contends in its effort to sell its vision for Greenland’s future under the star spangled banner.
—Barry Scott Zellen, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2026
Built in 1891, the historic structure fronts a riverside garden area spangled with small hot spring pools and comfy lounge areas.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Its faded and dusty mansions are spangled with Italian marble floors, Mudéjar ceilings, and the fanciest European furniture of the day, now wracked by termites.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spangled
Adjective
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Usually, Ana waited inside for the delivery of the eggs, speckled blue and white and brown, with bright orange yolks, courtesy of Sunny, Moonbeam, Punky, Clucky, and Cosmo.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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Accents of lilacs and some speckled greens were featured behind the appliqué too, emphasizing the whimsy of Klum’s attire.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
Verb
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His jaw tightened as beads of sweat gleamed on his forehead.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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His helmet’s gold face mask gleamed in the afternoon sun.—
Les Carpenter,
Washington Post,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Synth-flecked and funky, neither the song nor the video play coy.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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To gently ease into the longer, brighter days ahead, try our dill-flecked, lighter-and-brighter take on chicken and biscuits.—
Editors of Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The blue-green ocean glittered on the horizon.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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The bride’s ensembles were designed by an Oscar-winning costume designer; film crews, photographers, and more than 1,000 reporters descended upon Monaco to cover the nuptials; the guest list glittered with international celebrity.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Signaling support isn’t the same thing as signing on the dotted line, but going on the record in this manner is a big deal, especially in a blue state.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Similar to the actress’s blouse, this Amazon find has billowy long sleeves, a playful dotted print, and a tie neckline that adds extra fashion flair when poking out from under spring jackets and blazers.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The silver Chrysler Sebring glinted when the sun kissed the parking lot in Temple, Texas, sitting by its lonesome.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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Beaded coats glinted with star-chart embroidery.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Oberoi Rajgarh Palace appears like a post-impressionist vision, its beige crown backdropped by the freckled green of the Maniyagarh hills.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The mites feed on leaves, leaving a freckled appearance and light webbing.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sequins sparkled, trains swept the red carpet and diamonds flashed in every direction as celebrities stepped out for the 79th Cannes Film Festival in France.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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The stars, who have worked together on several of the house’s campaigns, warmly embraced and then immediately started gabbing as cameras flashed around them and fans clamored to get the perfect shot.—
Katie Abel,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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“Spangled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spangled. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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