as in minute
a very small space of time
in a twinkling, the rabbit had disappeared
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1
as in flashing
to shine with light at regular intervals
holiday decorations twinkled in the shop windows
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as in glinting
to shoot forth bursts of light
stars twinkling on a crisp September night
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as in gleaming
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twinkling
Noun
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Then, warm in a 300 degree F oven for 10 to 20 minutes.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025 -
But going over 10 minutes on the toilet—or severe difficulty having a bowel movement—could be a red flag.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
29 July 2025
Noun
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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
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Consuming too much caffeine can also lead to side effects like anxiety, rapid heartbeat, agitation, and trouble sleeping.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Mix vigorously with your hands for about 30 seconds until well combined.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
24 July 2025
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Since the 1960s, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ruled that a plane needs to be able to be evacuated in 90 seconds in order to be considered safe.—
Diana Hubbell,
Popular Science,
24 July 2025
Noun
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And this movie is about these quiet, small, fantastic moments as well as these big moments — these moments of awe.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 July 2025
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Their presence can ease anxiety, reduce loneliness, and bring moments of joy and comfort that transcend memory loss.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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This year, the rumors swirl, a constant, low hum: Outer Heaven and Cuatro Gato, two more flickering lights, are expected to fade.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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But there’s more flickering contrast in Narayan van Maele’s lensing, which alternates dun realism with occasionally hyperreal lighting and composition, particularly when the pagan promise of fire is in the frame.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2022
Noun
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Len, that character of a stern Englishman with a twinkle in his eye, felt like the core of what the show was.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
5 July 2025
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Newsletter Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news Could seeing the luminescent twinkle of fireflies on summer evenings soon be a thing of the past?—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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The rap star rocked a warm grey smokey eye, soft yet sultry, with tiny glittering rhinestones strategically placed to catch the light—and everyone’s attention.—
Tira Urquhart,
Essence,
5 July 2025
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For example, Hansi Flick’s friendly approach at Bayern Munich and Barcelona has delivered glittering success.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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Glaser, from a very glancing stylistic consideration, looks like a multicam by comparison.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
10 Aug. 2024
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Even so, Joonam is too scattershot and distanced from culture and politics to resonate with the news — potentially the film’s greatest draw — in more than a glancing way.—
Caryn James,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Jan. 2023
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“Twinkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twinkling. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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