as in minute
a very small space of time
in just a twinkle, the shooting star was gone
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as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
stars twinkling on a crisp September night
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Recent Examples of twinkle
Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
Think glistening centers of the lids, radiant cheekbones, or a subtle twinkle on the cupid’s bow.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 27 June 2025
Anthony Wood, Space.com, 16 July 2025
After dinner, guests can gather around the crackling fire and enjoy time under the twinkling stars.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2025
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Noun
Park develops an especially strong rapport with the audience, her wry delivery belied by a mischievous twinkle in her eyes.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
Think glistening centers of the lids, radiant cheekbones, or a subtle twinkle on the cupid’s bow.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 27 June 2025
Verb
The 'Ghost Bush' open star cluster is also visible to the upper right of the Fireworks galaxy, twinkling with the light of countless gravitationally bound stellar bodies.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 16 July 2025
After dinner, guests can gather around the crackling fire and enjoy time under the twinkling stars.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twinkle
Noun
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Grill chicken over medium, turning once, until done (165°F), 8 to 10 minutes.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 July 2025
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About 30 minutes east of Sagres, travelers can find even more peace and solitude in the quiet coastal village of Burgau.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
29 July 2025
Verb
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Aidan Chiles flashed potential with bouts of inconsistency in his first season with the Spartans after following coach Jonathan Smith from Oregon State.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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Highly deserving of its praise, having won the Nobel Prize in 2022, The Years is constantly moving, mimicking how time might feel stagnant and yet flashing before our eyes.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
29 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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Some of Widmer's supporters believe Sarah might have had a genetic disorder, such as Long QT Syndrome type 7, a condition that can cause irregular heartbeats.—
Victoria Moorwood,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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According to medical records obtained by EW on Thursday, the former pro wrestler had a history of leukemia and atrial fibrillation, a common disorder that causes irregular heartbeats.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
31 July 2025
Verb
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Phones start pinging with alarming news alerts, lights start flickering, and panic strikes.—
Ryan Coleman Published,
EW.com,
26 July 2025
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As dusk settles and the movie flickers to life, you're enveloped in that cozy, communal glow.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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For many, Maine is a summer refuge—beaches with powdery sand and glinting grey-blue water intermingled with bucolic topography; mountains, lake houses.—
Caroline Reilly,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
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Sunlight glints off the water with a Mediterranean shimmer.—
Alexandra Gillespie,
AFAR Media,
23 June 2025
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Just connect the headphones to your fitness app, and the internal tech uses LED optical sensors that pulse over 100 times per second to measure your blood flow.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 2025
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Average travel times per 10 kilometers improved from 33 minutes and 53 seconds to 30 minutes and 48 seconds.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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There’s even a rare deal on SodaStream sparkling water maker, which allows club soda fans to make their own fizzy water at home instead of barreling through wasteful cans and plastic bottles.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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Between adding grated lemon zest to the breading mix and folding lemon into the dressing, cookbook author Jessica Merchant riffs on Caesar salad in a way that sparkles with citrus brightness.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
25 July 2025
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“Twinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twinkle. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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