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Recent Examples of sparker
Set in 2003, The Social Network dramatized the events surrounding Mark Zuckerberg’s (Jesse Eisenberg) founding of Facebook and the subsequent lawsuits it sparker, including one from his former Harvard friend Eduardo Saverin (Garfield).
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
Fans were quick to notice the sparker on her ring finger.
—Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 2 May 2023
Nolan's robust franchise-sparker continues to astonish, thanks largely to practical effects work and the director's expert melding of the art house and the multiplex.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 17 Feb. 2023
The album is not only a masterpiece of creativity but also a sparker of it.
—Vogue, 9 Nov. 2022
The plate then converts water into oxy-hydrogen (a combustible gas that used to be widely used) which ignites a sparker, shooting the robot into the air.
—Lauren Sigfusson, Discover Magazine, 26 Oct. 2017
Glenn Garner, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
Fans were quick to notice the sparker on her ring finger.
—Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 2 May 2023
Nolan's robust franchise-sparker continues to astonish, thanks largely to practical effects work and the director's expert melding of the art house and the multiplex.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 17 Feb. 2023
The album is not only a masterpiece of creativity but also a sparker of it.
—Vogue, 9 Nov. 2022
The plate then converts water into oxy-hydrogen (a combustible gas that used to be widely used) which ignites a sparker, shooting the robot into the air.
—Lauren Sigfusson, Discover Magazine, 26 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparker
Noun
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However, Megan felt no spark in person with Mike, so that ended quickly.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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The Bulls staged a 9-0 run to take a 24-12 lead on a 3-pointer by Buzelis before Monk provided a spark off the Sacramento bench.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Within seconds, intense flames engulfed the entire body of the electric minivan, leaving only a charred frame behind.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
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The black-flame candle has officially been lit—IYK, YK—awakening the city's spirit with a theme honoring the Big Apple itself.—
Lauren Sanchez,
Vogue,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Frankly, my dear, Tom Jacobsen doesn’t give a dome.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
15 July 2025
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Black bag, my dear — her work trip sets off a chain reaction in which George’s strength, i.e., faith in their relationship, becomes his weakness.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Art lovers can spend an afternoon at Museo Frida Kahlo or Museo Jumex, both essential stops for a dose of local culture.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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Doing so might cost the officer who Kyle shot to expose the many misdeeds of the Kingstown Police Department, if Mike can’t effectively get State Attorney, and former lover, Evelyn Foley (Necar Zadegan) to drop the charges against his brother.—
Demetrius Patterson,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Heersink estimates that hop lovers will be able to get such 14er favorites as the Maroon Bells tropical ale or key lime pie cream ale by Christmastime.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
29 Oct. 2025
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The collection features The Sleep Set, $226; The Date Night Set, $203, and The Baby Mama Set, $119, featuring Bumpsuit items and Brunel’s bestselling Renew Hair & Body Oil, $48, a favorite of Hailey Bieber’s.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Sparker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparker. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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