as in cheerful
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Recent Examples of sparkly
Back then, Novak was riffing on the sparkly dress and brooch that Joan Crawford had worn in The Bride Wore Red (1937).
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Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 5 May 2025
The trend forecasting firm said this demand is giving denim with sparkly surfaces, embroidery and embellishments a boost.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 May 2025
And the sparkly quality of the quartz crystal translates into sand that seems to glow white.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 May 2025
Dressed in multiple sparkling costumes (there were 13 wardrobe changes total), Shakira sang multiple songs that capture her vibe right now: stress-free and single, strutting in a sparkly dress with a cocktail in hand at one point.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2025
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Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 5 May 2025
The trend forecasting firm said this demand is giving denim with sparkly surfaces, embroidery and embellishments a boost.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 May 2025
And the sparkly quality of the quartz crystal translates into sand that seems to glow white.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 May 2025
Dressed in multiple sparkling costumes (there were 13 wardrobe changes total), Shakira sang multiple songs that capture her vibe right now: stress-free and single, strutting in a sparkly dress with a cocktail in hand at one point.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparkly
Adjective
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In the video was a group of dogs, and a professional dog walker managing the calm and cheerful pack, sitting beautifully for the camera.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Related Stories 13 Under-The-Radar Activities And Experiences In Key West The 11 Best Key West Restaurants On The Water Rooms And Rates The rooms are bright, cheerful, and simple, with colorful coastal touches in artwork and decorative items like pillows.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the lexical field around the second part gravitated around effervescent feelings and light in the designs developed by Vuitton’s high jewelry studio under the direction of Francesca Amfitheatrof, who exited her role as artistic director of watches and jewelry in March.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
27 May 2025
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Which does come as a surprise, since director Camp’s previous feature was 2022’s Marcel the Shell With Shoes On, an adorable live-action and stop-motion hybrid with an effervescent sensibility not dissimilar to the first Lilo & Stitch.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Brightly colored human-size bugs swarm the stage, speaking a chirpy buggy language.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2025
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An exhaustingly chirpy series of studies has found that social connection is one of the strongest predictors of well-being, and extroverts are more socially connected.—
Olga Khazan,
Vox,
11 Mar. 2025
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Photo : Open Homes Photography The landscape architect Bruce Porter designed the buoyant gardens.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
28 May 2025
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As their names suggest, the first three are lively and buoyant hues that from WGSN’s view will help people rise above the stresses of the world.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Even the sales decline portrayed an upbeat picture in some ways.—
Catherine Baab,
Quartz,
29 May 2025
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Bloomberg | Getty Images Salesforce shares were volatile in extended trading on Wednesday after the sales and customer service software maker reported upbeat fiscal first-quarter results and guidance.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Wasn’t the entire point of season two making both the audience and Ted realize all the ways in which his ultra-chipper attitude and impenetrable optimism were a mask for decades of repressed sadness?—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Mar. 2023
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The super-chipper T.A. who serves as her driver and cheerleader (Rammel Chan) deposits Kate at a B&B whose snarling proprietor (Cindy Gold) seems to have chosen the wrong line of business.—
Sheri Linden,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Aug. 2020
Adjective
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But for those with the skill and will to change theirs, the weather looks much brighter.—
John Readman,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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But when done right, the whole room can seem brighter and more spacious.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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We are primed to value privileged or secret wisdom, vulnerable to flattery and suggestion, and enthusiastic about major leaps forward in scientific potential.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2025
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Her personality will be a great addition to a loving, supportive and enthusiastic family.—
The Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2025
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“Sparkly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparkly. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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