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
Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 17 May 2026
There’s a playfulness, there’s a twinkle in the eye, there’s a sort of tongue in the cheek to that sort of tradition.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 May 2026
The titular town is a serene speck of a place in the west of Japan, near a mountain also called Nagi, a beautiful but raggedy landscape that patchworks swathes of virgin forest, farmed fields and twinkling solar panels.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
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Noun
Lucie Brown The twinkle in her eye and upbeat personality are what make 17-year-old Lucie stand out.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 17 May 2026
There’s a playfulness, there’s a twinkle in the eye, there’s a sort of tongue in the cheek to that sort of tradition.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Verb
Each year, the plaza at Lincoln Center goes through a vernal transformation, its formal granite parterre converted to a busy dance floor with twinkling lights, part of the center’s Summer for the City programming.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 May 2026
The titular town is a serene speck of a place in the west of Japan, near a mountain also called Nagi, a beautiful but raggedy landscape that patchworks swathes of virgin forest, farmed fields and twinkling solar panels.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twinkle
Noun
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Vegas pulled Carter Hart with about three minutes to go, officially entering desperation mode, but nothing worked, and Nikolaj Ehlers scored an empty-netter to start the party.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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The administration filed a last-minute request to stay the judge's injunction pending their appeal, but it was ultimately rejected.—
Emma Nicholson,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Verb
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The combination of flashing light and movement startles them.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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Disguised with a tactical uniform and realistic mask that covered his entire head, Boelter drove a fake police SUV with lights flashing to the legislators’ homes.—
Tim Sullivan,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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At the Obama public library, I was greeted by gleaming wood shelves and stacks of colorful tomes, and shimmering light streaming through its floor-to-ceiling windows.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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Surrounded by custom paintwork and gleaming chrome, Ugaz said the opportunity to share his passion and craftsmanship with the broader San Francisco community was especially meaningful given the stereotypes lowrider enthusiasts have faced over the years.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Lucy had tubes all over her body, and a nurse was trying to establish a heartbeat.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
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This is the most fearsome repertoire in all of pop music, and Nilles supplied its heartbeat and muscle, and most of its nuance.—
Joshua Rothkopf,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The lights would start flickering.—
Liza Lentini,
SPIN,
12 June 2026
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Marta Glod, who has lived in Palos Hills since 1999, said her power was out for 14 hours Wednesday night before flickering on Thursday morning, only to go out again Thursday afternoon.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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For the launch of the collection, Maison Perrier and Rent the Runway have curated their favorite looks from the collection to pair each with a Maison Perrier sparkling water to best fit the vibe.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
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Like many fast-food restaurants, KFC is also expanding its range of drink options to include boba refreshers, sparkling lemonades and iced coffees under a new sub-brand called Kwench by KFC.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
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Only seconds after taking the pitch, Romelu Lukaku made a run to the front of the net, as his teammate sent in a pass.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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This is the least eventful task, since taking a single photo only requires a few seconds.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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After spending some time by the pool, a semi-Olympic lined with emerald and malachite mosaics that glinted in the soft, ambient light, followed by a quick trip to the sauna, I was escorted to my treatment room, about a half-flight of stairs up, where I was met by Marcia, my therapist.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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In their gowns and bowties, guests giddily slurp mounds of glinting caviar off the back of their hand.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 June 2026
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“Twinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twinkle. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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