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as in gleaming
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as in merry
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as in glowing
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 glittering
to shoot forth bursts of light
the crystal sparkled in the sunlight
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Recent Examples of sparkling
Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
The worrying thing for England right now is that, just as Tuchel said, none of their attacking players apart from Kane are in sparkling form.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The governor, who has largely enjoyed an untarnished image of good vibes and sparkling charisma, must now face a reality check.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2026
Max Fried permitted only three singles in seven sparkling innings, Giancarlo Stanton drove in two runs and the New York Yankees beat the Seattle Mariners 5-0 on Tuesday night.
—CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
In this dense, sparkling web of pipes, tanks, and cooling towers spread over 500 acres, natural gas drawn from around the US is chilled to roughly the surface temperature of the dark side of the moon, liquefied, and pumped into tankers that carry it to the global market.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The rich dark red gives a sparkling pastel green skirt a modern twist in the look above.
—Jana Ackermann, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2026
Your 3rd House of Communication takes center stage as the sparkling Sun conjoins law-minded Saturn there, rewarding open exchanges and thoughtful follow-through.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
Money and self-worth align as the sparkling Sun conjoins illusory Neptune in your 2nd House of Values, harmonizing imagination with practicality (especially regarding upcoming purchases or other investments).
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
While she’s been spotted with bolder manicures during her Life of a Showgirl era—from chunky French tips to an orange sparkling cinnamon set—this latest look is a bit more demure.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2026
Freshman pitcher Raquel Pineda impressed in the circle, the defense produced several sparkling plays and the Mariners showed their resolve to edge Cypress 2-1 at Pacifica High.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
One of the grandest areas is the lobby, with its sparkling chandeliers and sculpture-like armchairs.
—Tamara Hinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Last year, Ross attended the Met Gala for the first time in over two decades (her fifth appearance total) to celebrate Black dandyism in a sparkling white gown with an 18-foot train by Ugo Mozie, featuring the names of her five children and eight grandchildren.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
Acqua Bistecca’s dining room is lined with enormous windows that look onto a sparkling marina.
—Elazar Sontag, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2026
The outlook is sparkling under May, a home-run hire in Year 2 with the Wolverines who already has a Final Four to his name at Florida Atlantic.
—Justin Williams, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Otherwise is just sparkling new money disdain.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Back in September, Elizabeth made a sparkling entrance at the National Television Awards in London, England.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
The worrying thing for England right now is that, just as Tuchel said, none of their attacking players apart from Kane are in sparkling form.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The governor, who has largely enjoyed an untarnished image of good vibes and sparkling charisma, must now face a reality check.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2026
Max Fried permitted only three singles in seven sparkling innings, Giancarlo Stanton drove in two runs and the New York Yankees beat the Seattle Mariners 5-0 on Tuesday night.
—CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
In this dense, sparkling web of pipes, tanks, and cooling towers spread over 500 acres, natural gas drawn from around the US is chilled to roughly the surface temperature of the dark side of the moon, liquefied, and pumped into tankers that carry it to the global market.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The rich dark red gives a sparkling pastel green skirt a modern twist in the look above.
—Jana Ackermann, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2026
Your 3rd House of Communication takes center stage as the sparkling Sun conjoins law-minded Saturn there, rewarding open exchanges and thoughtful follow-through.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
Money and self-worth align as the sparkling Sun conjoins illusory Neptune in your 2nd House of Values, harmonizing imagination with practicality (especially regarding upcoming purchases or other investments).
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
Instead he was given an unlabeled bottle that announcers speculated was sparkling water.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
While she’s been spotted with bolder manicures during her Life of a Showgirl era—from chunky French tips to an orange sparkling cinnamon set—this latest look is a bit more demure.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2026
Freshman pitcher Raquel Pineda impressed in the circle, the defense produced several sparkling plays and the Mariners showed their resolve to edge Cypress 2-1 at Pacifica High.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
One of the grandest areas is the lobby, with its sparkling chandeliers and sculpture-like armchairs.
—Tamara Hinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Last year, Ross attended the Met Gala for the first time in over two decades (her fifth appearance total) to celebrate Black dandyism in a sparkling white gown with an 18-foot train by Ugo Mozie, featuring the names of her five children and eight grandchildren.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
Acqua Bistecca’s dining room is lined with enormous windows that look onto a sparkling marina.
—Elazar Sontag, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2026
The outlook is sparkling under May, a home-run hire in Year 2 with the Wolverines who already has a Final Four to his name at Florida Atlantic.
—Justin Williams, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Otherwise is just sparkling new money disdain.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparkling
Adjective
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In the evenings, couples make googly eyes over bubbly crust pizzas the size of truck tires.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Cook until bottoms are set and tops are bubbly, about 3 minutes.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Under his meticulous care, the gleaming red sports car has been souped up to generate 400-horsepower turbo performance, but retains much of the original features and feel.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The trailer features stunning images of the massive gleaming white cube that was the centerpiece of the staging and Instagram-worthy shots of the pryo and special effects that made the tour a must-see for fans.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
10 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Petrie, Doz and Morrow play multiple roles, including a gossipy Greek chorus and the band of merry fisherman (truly an astonishing array of Canadian accent work on display).—
Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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These are the chapters that feature the merry trickster of the forest, Tom Bombadil, a classic fiddle-dee-dee-mischief type who waylays the hobbits at the onset of their quest.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Get healthy, glowing skin with this all-in-one beauty wand.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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This face serum brightens and evens skin tone, fights free radicals, supports collagen production, and softens the look of fine lines and wrinkles for glowing, healthy-looking skin.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Besides carnivorous snake-trees, majestic candlehawks, and various glittering quasi-insects, the Scythian biome includes a species called the basket-men, who look like a cross between great apes and praying mantises.—
Stephanie Burt,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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From the dramatic open-air lobby, a series of pools cascades, domino-like, down to the glittering Sea of Cortez.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Sipwell Rock Steady Winemakers use Champagne-method conditioning to produce delicate carbonation in this effervescent rosé made from pinot noir grapes organically grown in California’s Sonoma Coast.—
Kate Bernot,
Outside,
30 Mar. 2026
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Bone offers a quiet and mineral calm while Fermented Fizz lifts the palette with an effervescent, tangy green.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Together, the trio leaves both your face and neck with a radiant glow without the need for a laundry list of other products.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Extra Virgin Hydrating Face Oil is a lightweight yet deeply moisturizing option for the face, neck and hands, helping promote a fresh, radiant appearance without clogging pores.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Good idea, too, after the absolutely scintillating back-and-forth, forth-and-back spectacle Friday night at Viejas Arena.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Curt Casali was behind the plate for Santos’ scintillating first appearance, but Buster Posey, the Giants’ current president of baseball operations, caught his other two outings that season.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Sparkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparkling. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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