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as in gleamed
to shoot forth bursts of light
the crystal sparkled in the sunlight
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Recent Examples of sparkled
The Skims founder debuted a bold new haircut in a molten gold gown that sparkled from every angle.
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Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Kendall Jenner sparkled in a baby blue Chanel corset gown, which was embroidered with sequins.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Rare coins and high-end jewelry sparkled in glass display cases.
—Maliya Ellis, Houston Chronicle, 1 Feb. 2026
The goal posts are easily removable for storage, and the natural grass field sparkled, even if the game did not.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 1 Feb. 2026
His blue eyes always sparkled with a peculiar combination of intelligence, mischief, and ennui, exactly like Robin Williams.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
The only returning outfielder among the five is Chandler Simpson, who often sparkled in center and left, but does not have much of an arm.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Thompson sparkled amongst a sea of otherwise mostly dull black and white outfits.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 16 Jan. 2026
Priyanka Chopra Jonas also sparkled in Bulgari, wearing a spectacular sapphire showstopper with a huge 14-carat stone at the center.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2026
Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Kendall Jenner sparkled in a baby blue Chanel corset gown, which was embroidered with sequins.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Rare coins and high-end jewelry sparkled in glass display cases.
—Maliya Ellis, Houston Chronicle, 1 Feb. 2026
The goal posts are easily removable for storage, and the natural grass field sparkled, even if the game did not.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 1 Feb. 2026
His blue eyes always sparkled with a peculiar combination of intelligence, mischief, and ennui, exactly like Robin Williams.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
The only returning outfielder among the five is Chandler Simpson, who often sparkled in center and left, but does not have much of an arm.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Thompson sparkled amongst a sea of otherwise mostly dull black and white outfits.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 16 Jan. 2026
Priyanka Chopra Jonas also sparkled in Bulgari, wearing a spectacular sapphire showstopper with a huge 14-carat stone at the center.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparkled
Verb
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The Sphere also glowed dramatically in the background.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Mar. 2026
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Sludge subjected to a fire burning at 1,550 degrees Fahrenheit glowed bright orange.—
Alex Kuffner,
The Providence Journal,
3 Mar. 2026
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For a long time, the property gleamed in the daylight with its white, ornate facade against lush green landscaping and often at night, as well, with twinkling holiday lights attached to almost every surface.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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Another video shows Archie, 6, feeding a rhinoceros at the zoo while his red hair gleamed in the sunlight.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
18 Jan. 2026
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Bessent flashed his yellow light about letting the industry into retirement plans at a time of fresh challenges for firms that deal in both private credit and equity.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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The actress apparently flashed her wedding band at the Los Angeles event, according to a new report from People.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Beaded coats glinted with star-chart embroidery.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Mar. 2026
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In 2023, astronomers reported that some of these satellites were already photobombing images captured by the Hubble Space Telescope, as sunlight glinted off their surfaces leaving bright trails that erase, obscure or mimic genuine cosmic signals.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
12 Dec. 2025
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Their commitment to filmmakers and to championing bold, original stories shined bright last night.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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Miley Cyrus brought the drama all the way to her fingertips with little gloves, while Halle Berry shined bright like a mirror ball.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
15 Mar. 2026
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Ripples of sunlight danced across her skin as the jewelry shimmered beneath the clear water.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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In my hands, the king salmon shimmered like rose gold.—
Kim Cross,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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News of Iran’s crackdown during the country’s massive protests sparked outrage throughout the world.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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The porch camera video that sparked the case Chrisanna later found the video that triggered the accusation.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The red carpet glittered with A-listers and their equally high-profile dates.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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His face was covered in blood, but what really struck Natalia was the way that his blue eyes, unshielded by glasses, glittered.—
Josh Ireland,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Sparkled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparkled. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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