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Recent Examples of sparker
Set in 2003, The Social Network dramatized the events surrounding Mark Zuckerberg’s (Jesse Eisenberg) founding of Facebook and the subsequent lawsuits it sparker, including one from his former Harvard friend Eduardo Saverin (Garfield).
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
Fans were quick to notice the sparker on her ring finger.
—Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 2 May 2023
Nolan's robust franchise-sparker continues to astonish, thanks largely to practical effects work and the director's expert melding of the art house and the multiplex.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 17 Feb. 2023
The album is not only a masterpiece of creativity but also a sparker of it.
—Vogue, 9 Nov. 2022
From there, a tiny, novel sparker inside the chamber ignites the gas, propelling the RoboBee out of the water.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Oct. 2017
The plate then converts water into oxy-hydrogen (a combustible gas that used to be widely used) which ignites a sparker, shooting the robot into the air.
—Lauren Sigfusson, Discover Magazine, 26 Oct. 2017
Glenn Garner, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
Fans were quick to notice the sparker on her ring finger.
—Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 2 May 2023
Nolan's robust franchise-sparker continues to astonish, thanks largely to practical effects work and the director's expert melding of the art house and the multiplex.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 17 Feb. 2023
The album is not only a masterpiece of creativity but also a sparker of it.
—Vogue, 9 Nov. 2022
From there, a tiny, novel sparker inside the chamber ignites the gas, propelling the RoboBee out of the water.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Oct. 2017
The plate then converts water into oxy-hydrogen (a combustible gas that used to be widely used) which ignites a sparker, shooting the robot into the air.
—Lauren Sigfusson, Discover Magazine, 26 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparker
Noun
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There’s deep, poetic honor in the grueling fight to rebuild a standard; to find the creative sparks and opportunism required to surprise the world again.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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That spark quickly ignited the brush, which then expanded into the Sandy Fire, according to Sgt.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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But, after a period of upheaval that has few equivalents in recent OM history, there are signs the club’s decision-makers are getting serious about tamping down the flames.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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In 2006, several of the Coup’s crew members were injured when the group’s tour bus flipped over and burst into flames; a few years later, the group’s bassist was shot and killed on his way to a rehearsal.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Frankly, my dear, Tom Jacobsen doesn’t give a dome.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
15 July 2025
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Black bag, my dear — her work trip sets off a chain reaction in which George’s strength, i.e., faith in their relationship, becomes his weakness.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This smokey, briney, california botanical martini is the dream cocktail for any olive lover.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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From limited-time giveaways to national brand collaborations, pickle lovers are getting plenty to celebrate this year.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
Noun
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After starting his podcast with Soffer in 2022, the two have spent most Mondays and Thursdays since chatting about everything from pop culture to life advice and even conducting celebrity interviews with fan favorites like Hilary Duff, Snooki and Frankie Muniz.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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The dining scene ranges from longtime favorites like The Shed to newer spots such as Leo’s, while luxury hotels offer sweeping views of the desert and nearby Rocky Mountains.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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“Sparker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparker. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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