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
Becky Duffett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
This time, Kelly was the star, and my daughter was transfixed—the pronounced jaw, the twinkle in his eye.
—Noah Galuten, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2026
Liam Inscoe-Jones, Pitchfork, 5 Mar. 2026
Each year, Music Hall fills with twinkling lights, the sound of nostalgic carols and the joy of thousands of audience members at Holiday Pops.
—Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The ocean blue dining room is as enchanting as ever, adorned with fish nets and twinkle lights.
—Becky Duffett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
This time, Kelly was the star, and my daughter was transfixed—the pronounced jaw, the twinkle in his eye.
—Noah Galuten, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2026
Verb
Stylistically, the album feels of a piece with the work of post-Earl MCs like MIKE or Navy Blue, delivering meditations over electro-funk loops resplendent with squelching synths, twinkling keys, and Jimmy Jam drums.
—Liam Inscoe-Jones, Pitchfork, 5 Mar. 2026
Each year, Music Hall fills with twinkling lights, the sound of nostalgic carols and the joy of thousands of audience members at Holiday Pops.
—Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twinkle
Noun
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In any case, it's been a minute.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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With five minutes to play in the first half, Brandeis commit Javi Lopez sank a triple himself as the Raiders took a 23-18 lead.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The film’s attempt at neo-noir grit has the same effect as seeing private school kids flashing gang signs.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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An hour goes by, and then, through a slit in the curtains, Miley Cyrus flashes a smile and tips her oversize black sunglasses.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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After two years of construction, the county’s second Be Well campus, complete with upbeat splashes of art and gleaming kitchen equipment and self-harm-resistant door handles, is ready to start helping people with severe mental illness or substance abuse disorders or both.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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The main street that intercepts the end of my block is tree-lined and buzzing, with generous sidewalks, gleaming (and respected) crosswalks, and wide windowscapes just begging to be strolled and observed.—
Claire Salinda,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The technology uses electrical pulses to directly treat the heart tissue that causes the irregular heartbeat.—
Tracy Yochum,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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Consuming more than 350 milligrams of supplemental magnesium can lead to magnesium toxicity, which can cause symptoms including low blood pressure, vomiting, irregular heartbeat, difficulty breathing and cardiac arrest.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
13 Mar. 2026
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On Friday in Sacramento, the magic that carried Valley Christian from a 9-15 regular season to the brink of a state title flickered one last time before finally running out.—
Jane Tyska,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Its tongue flickered, sensing the currents of pandemonium, and then the forked tip touched my cheek.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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Wearing his sparkling gold and purple Kobe’s, Payton II made sure to hold his lefthanded follow through as boo’s rained down from the Madison Square Garden crowd.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Skims founder debuted a bold new haircut in a molten gold gown that sparkled from every angle.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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Anthony Mantha scored 15 seconds later, getting behind the Avs defense and putting one past Wedgewood before the MacKinnon goal announcement was complete.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
17 Mar. 2026
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After Charlie McAvoy hit the post at one end, Paul Cotter scored his second of the game with six seconds to go in overtime.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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For most of the second half of Friday night’s semifinal game against Houston at T-Mobile Center, the Hall of Fame coach covered his mouth with his knuckles, his silver wedding band glinting under the lights.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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Champagne wears a glinting gold fanny pack (bags, after all, can be confiscated), and both have their phones tethered to wrist straps, so hands remain free to rummage.—
Zoey Goto,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Twinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twinkle. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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