1
as in to glow
to give off sparks
while fireworks that sparkle may be entertaining to look at, they can be highly dangerous when used indoors
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2
as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
the crystal sparkled in the sunlight
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as in shimmer
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as in brightness
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Recent Examples of sparkle
Katie Woo, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Hosted by The Traitors star Alan Cumming, the BAFTA ceremony took place in sparkling spring sunshine on the banks of the River Thames at London’s Royal Festival Hall on Sunday.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 May 2025
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 May 2025
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Add a bit of sparkle to the graduation celebration with these two bangle bracelets.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 16 May 2025
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Verb
The left-hander sparkled again Sunday, despite the Cardinals’ 2-1 loss to the Kansas City Royals.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Hosted by The Traitors star Alan Cumming, the BAFTA ceremony took place in sparkling spring sunshine on the banks of the River Thames at London’s Royal Festival Hall on Sunday.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 May 2025
Noun
Meanwhile, Daisy Edgar-Jones brought a touch of sparkle.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 May 2025
Nine West Tri-Tone and Crystal Set of 2 Bangle Bracelets
$20 at Amazon
Add a bit of sparkle to the graduation celebration with these two bangle bracelets.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparkle
Verb
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The portals glow alluringly, the fountains dance in low light, and the Celestial Carousel is an other-worldly beacon.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Learn about the tiny organisms that create glowing waters during this magical experience.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Grace Karin Zip-Front Midi Dress with Pockets A gleaming gold zipper down the front lends a dramatic flourish to this little black dress with a banded waist and cap sleeves.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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The futuristic design features gleaming white concrete, glass and water in a complex of five buildings designed by famous Spanish architects Santiago Calatrava and Félix Candela in 1998.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Guitarist Justin Ostrander laid down a chill solo live on the first pass, and drummer Evan Hutchings added some shimmer with his cymbal work.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
23 May 2025
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The beads are covered in crystals for just the right amount of shimmer to accessorize any type of outfit, from casual to dress up.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
16 May 2025
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Other steps to help reduce damage include face masks or glasses made to shield blue light, or just simply lowering the brightness of your phone.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
21 May 2025
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Both cameras capture good detail and color (for a tablet) without overdoing the brightness.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Spritz on just a little and polish with a rag or cloth to make the leaves of artificial plants shine, giving them the illusion of being real.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
25 May 2025
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Neo enjoys keeping his mind active and shines learning anything new.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
24 May 2025
Verb
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The Sunshine State is famous for powdery white sand and glittering turquoise waters.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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Related Articles Along with her gown, Armas styled pieces of glittering jewelry to accessorize her look.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
28 May 2025
Noun
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There are trees dusted in snow, a stone fireplace with a roaring fire, and yes, twinkle lights.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 May 2025
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The 2025 Met Gala is all but a twinkle in our collective eye—or a sequin on a dress a few days discarded.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
9 May 2025
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To enhance the oasis-like, intimate vibe, a row of additional palm trees were planted, screening the VIP cabanas and providing a dash of tropical pizzazz.—
Alex Schechter,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2025
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This orange floral maxi dress has a similar feel to hers, and it’s given extra pizzazz with trendy puff sleeves and a long, tiered skirt.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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“Sparkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparkle. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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