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
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
For those individuals, sparkling coffee may serve as a healthier option.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2025
Glamour, 2 Mar. 2025
Think stones, texture, pearls, and sometimes a bit of sparkle for the more daring of the lot.
—Mekaylah Yowpp-Hernacki, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Customers are replacing orange juice with teas, sparkling water, sports drinks, energy drinks and other beverages that claim to be healthier or offer functional benefits like improved immune systems or energy levels, analysts say.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
For those individuals, sparkling coffee may serve as a healthier option.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2025
Noun
So far, this year's attendees have embraced dramatic silhouettes and a whole lot of sparkle.
—Glamour, 2 Mar. 2025
Think stones, texture, pearls, and sometimes a bit of sparkle for the more daring of the lot.
—Mekaylah Yowpp-Hernacki, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparkle
Verb
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In order to achieve a flawless, glowing complexion, Scarlett used facial cleansers, mists, hydrating masks and moisturizers.—
Alison Escalante,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Funghi lantern from Charlap Hyman & Herrero, hand-painted by artist Pilar Almon, glows like an orange moon, casting a halo over the 1970s French Shogun coffee table by Roger Capron and the vintage Tuareg mat from North Africa.—
Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2025
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From gleaming marble countertops to pristine wood flooring, even the slightest imperfections can impact a property’s value.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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At the Museum of Clocks, also in Chengdu, textural red brickwork alludes more to the area’s humble past than a gleaming future.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The cruelty-free brand’s Nude Mood palette is a total must-have, offering a mix of warm, neutral shades that range from silky mattes to subtle shimmers—perfect for creating every eye look from soft and natural to bold and smoky.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2025
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The Pocahontas gown incorporates earthy almond and sand tones, while Snow White shimmers in ivory and mocha, and Ariel in iridescent pearl.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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The low-profile scissor keys feel nice to type on, and there's a convenient shortcut row for functions like volume, screen brightness, emoji, and more.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
28 Feb. 2025
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The golden yellow hue injects energy and brightness to entryways, kitchens, and social spaces, and layering it with the cool, crisp white hue makes for a fresh and airy color scheme perfect for spring.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The week ahead will shine a light on both, with more tariffs supposedly set to kick in and fresh jobs data on the way.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2025
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That paradox defines so much of the ongoing story: the more hype that circulates about lesser tokens, the more bitcoin’s steady fundamentals shine.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In a recent photoshoot, Willis, 36, slipped into the glittering gold bikini that Moore famously wore in the 1996 film Striptease.—
Sabienna Bowman,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Hours earlier, a glittering guest list of 300 had gathered for the inaugural Le Grand Dîner du Louvre, a first-of-its-kind black-tie affair held inside the world’s most famous museum.—
Kristen Bateman,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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He’s always got a twinkle in his eye during sketches and makes everyone around him have more fun.—
Andy Hoglund,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2025
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Shaded picnic tables twinkle with Edison string lights overhead, and a huge wood-burning fireplace adds kick-back ambience.—
Catherine Dunwoody,
Forbes,
23 Nov. 2024
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The loud bag added a bit of pizzazz to a neutral look without going overboard.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
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Relish? More than one Southern chef mentioned cranberry relish, which looks a lot like homemade cranberry sauce with a little extra pizzazz.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
24 Nov. 2024
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“Sparkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparkle. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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