1
as in to glow
to give off sparks
while fireworks that sparkle may be entertaining to look at, they can be highly dangerous when used indoors
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2
as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
the crystal sparkled in the sunlight
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as in shimmer
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as in brightness
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Recent Examples of sparkle
Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
Hadid, 28, sparkled in a silver V-neck metallic wrap dress from John Galliano’s 1997 fall collection that supermodel and Resident Evil actress Milla Jovovich wore that year at Cannes.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 17 May 2025
Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025
Homeowners are using metallic details to add sparkle to their home interiors.
—Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Verb
The days at this co-ed camp move at the perfect summer pace—sunlight sparkling on the water during sailing and canoeing, camp-wide games that fill the afternoon with laughter, and evenings spent gathered around the fire sharing stories and songs.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
Hadid, 28, sparkled in a silver V-neck metallic wrap dress from John Galliano’s 1997 fall collection that supermodel and Resident Evil actress Milla Jovovich wore that year at Cannes.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 17 May 2025
Noun
The movement of the natural material in its base contrasts the smoothness of its cushioned top, and the brass detailing adds a hint of fun sparkle.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025
Homeowners are using metallic details to add sparkle to their home interiors.
—Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Verb
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Some shoppers are leaving glowing reviews to go with their five-star ratings.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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Another bit of seasonal magic: On Vieques, an island off the coast of Puerto Rico, the bioluminescent Mosquito Bay glows brightest from June to August, and the calm waters are ideal for kayaking.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
AFAR Media,
13 June 2025
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But its sound was always gleaming and well-rounded, the instrumental balance impeccable all evening.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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Photo : Become Legendary The primary bathroom is wrapped in gleaming turquoise-colored tile.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
21 May 2025
Noun
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When the oil shimmers, add the onions to the pot and saute, stirring often.—
Vicky Hallett,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2025
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Guitarist Justin Ostrander laid down a chill solo live on the first pass, and drummer Evan Hutchings added some shimmer with his cymbal work.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
23 May 2025
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This is enough brightness, potentially, to leave the M2 Pro watchable in rooms that aren’t completely blacked out – another handy lifestyle touch.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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This contrasts with a more standard black hole that typically acquires its material and energy unpredictably, resulting in irregular brightness fluctuations.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
4 June 2025
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What Happens On The Solstice On the date of the June solstice, the sun shines directly overhead at the Tropic of Cancer, an imaginary line around Earth at 23.5 degrees north of the equator (through Mexico, India and Egypt).—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Philadelphia's front line on defense shined bright against Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl, and showed teams across the league just how much of a difference-maker a relentless pass rush can be.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Sunnfjord: Nestled among steep mountains and glittering fjords, Sunnfjord’s highlights include the spectacular Storehesten, a peak formed during the final collapse of the Caledonian mountain range.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Only 200,000 showed up to the parade early in the day, with numbers peaking later in the evening, when around 800,000 were present for the glittering fireworks display.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
11 June 2025
Noun
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But Pascal, for all the twinkle in his eye, often plays relatively sexless characters — from the fatherly energy of The Last of Us to the ascetic qualities of The Mandalorian.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
9 June 2025
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Mood-wise, this first section is magnificently done (although the celestial spa-music score by the Newton Brothers is a twinkle too much).—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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But every once in a while, the evening calls for a casserole with a little more pizzazz... that still is easy, inexpensive, and makes everyone ask for seconds.—
Mary Claire Britton,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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Critics loved to ding his work for its lack of cinematic pizzazz, and Smith himself could be self-deprecating about the fact that his movies never looked particularly great.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
6 June 2025
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“Sparkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparkle. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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