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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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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
Sam Klebanov, Fortune, 30 June 2025
That said, your relaxation journey begins upon entering the establishment, where customers are greeted by ultra-chic black and white designs—with a touch of sparkle, of course—that perfectly reflect Kimble’s personal style.
—Akili King, Essence, 25 June 2025
Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 July 2025
Include glassware, serving trays, cloth napkins, an ice bucket for sparkling varietals, and interesting share plates.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2025
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Verb
Some experts claim that identifying the problem sets humanity on the track to combat it, and there’s already a backlash brewing to address what’s seen as AI dimming the sparkle of human language.
—Sam Klebanov, Fortune, 30 June 2025
That said, your relaxation journey begins upon entering the establishment, where customers are greeted by ultra-chic black and white designs—with a touch of sparkle, of course—that perfectly reflect Kimble’s personal style.
—Akili King, Essence, 25 June 2025
Noun
Bottled in Monterrey, Mexico, Topo Chico sparkling water is both naturally carbonated and force carbonated for a little extra sparkle.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 July 2025
Include glassware, serving trays, cloth napkins, an ice bucket for sparkling varietals, and interesting share plates.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparkle
Verb
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Its historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, glows with buildings carved from Villamayor sandstone that shimmer like honey under the basking Castilian rays.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Its tools have been quirky designs and glowing lights, along with a focus on markets outside the US.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 July 2025
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In its place, Pacers Sports and Entertainment is building a gleaming new $78 million performance facility for the Indiana Fever.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
29 July 2025
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Its modern aesthetic borders on too plain, though its gleaming aluminum finish exudes a premium feel and impressive strength.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
28 July 2025
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The bubblegum blush on her cheekbones matched that of her gloss on stage, adding warmth to the otherwise moody aesthetic, which was comprised of charcoal shimmer dragged across her lids and under eyes, black liquid eyeliner and lash extensions.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
24 July 2025
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Arizona's Emerald Cave, also known as Emerald Cove, shimmers with luminous green light.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
17 July 2025
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This is equivalent to a quadrupling of sky brightness over the duration of a human childhood (18 years).—
Laurie Winkless,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The team also compared the surface brightness of TOI 1227 with models of stellar evolution.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
18 July 2025
Verb
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Wilson shined with the first team, completing more than half his passes and racking up a handful of touchdowns.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Une Femme offers the perfect antidote for skeptics of buttery, oaked Chard, with just enough body to shine when paired with an acid-bomb green herby salad or ceviche.—
Oset Babür-Winter,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 July 2025
Verb
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For Palmer, then, the Renaissance is not so much a golden age as a glittering illusion—assembled, reassembled, and ultimately undone by the longings of those who came after.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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Despite my post-opera meditation state of zen, my visit to the hotel just so happened to coincide with a particularly busy week in Florence, when the hotel had a glittering array of guests in residence.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Disney’s Imagineers have upped their game with this figure, crafting a believable Walt with an arched eyebrow, drumming fingers and a twinkle in his eye.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
15 July 2025
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As much as has been said about the future of Nashville’s East Bank, tangible change is still mostly a twinkle in the city’s eye.—
Austin Hornbostel,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Stephen Jones is adding a dose of millinery pizzazz to the most unglamorous of industries — insurance.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
23 July 2025
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Feta cheese, green onions, pine nuts and lemon juice help add pizzazz to today's quinoa recipe.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
12 July 2025
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“Sparkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparkle. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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