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
Sam Klebanov, Fortune, 30 June 2025
That said, your relaxation journey begins upon entering the establishment, where customers are greeted by ultra-chic black and white designs—with a touch of sparkle, of course—that perfectly reflect Kimble’s personal style.
—Akili King, Essence, 25 June 2025
Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 July 2025
Include glassware, serving trays, cloth napkins, an ice bucket for sparkling varietals, and interesting share plates.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2025
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Verb
Some experts claim that identifying the problem sets humanity on the track to combat it, and there’s already a backlash brewing to address what’s seen as AI dimming the sparkle of human language.
—Sam Klebanov, Fortune, 30 June 2025
That said, your relaxation journey begins upon entering the establishment, where customers are greeted by ultra-chic black and white designs—with a touch of sparkle, of course—that perfectly reflect Kimble’s personal style.
—Akili King, Essence, 25 June 2025
Noun
Bottled in Monterrey, Mexico, Topo Chico sparkling water is both naturally carbonated and force carbonated for a little extra sparkle.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 July 2025
Include glassware, serving trays, cloth napkins, an ice bucket for sparkling varietals, and interesting share plates.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparkle
Verb
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Its historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, glows with buildings carved from Villamayor sandstone that shimmer like honey under the basking Castilian rays.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Its tools have been quirky designs and glowing lights, along with a focus on markets outside the US.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 July 2025
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Her white shirt would gleam like chrome under the metallic lights.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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The cars are dotted around in a kaleidoscope of colors, a stark contrast to the gleaming white factory floor.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
9 July 2025
Noun
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The bubblegum blush on her cheekbones matched that of her gloss on stage, adding warmth to the otherwise moody aesthetic, which was comprised of charcoal shimmer dragged across her lids and under eyes, black liquid eyeliner and lash extensions.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
24 July 2025
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Arizona's Emerald Cave, also known as Emerald Cove, shimmers with luminous green light.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
17 July 2025
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This is equivalent to a quadrupling of sky brightness over the duration of a human childhood (18 years).—
Laurie Winkless,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The team also compared the surface brightness of TOI 1227 with models of stellar evolution.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
18 July 2025
Verb
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Wilson shined with the first team, completing more than half his passes and racking up a handful of touchdowns.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Out of every city in Colombia, Santa Marta shines as the destination to show the most rapidly growing tourism industry, during a year when Colombia hit a record-breaking 6.8 million visitors.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Alongside her glittering music career (let the record show Don’t Stop the Music went triple platinum on my iPod Shuffle), Rihanna has long secured her place as a global fashion icon.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
14 July 2025
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Based on Michelle Frances’ novel of the same name, The Girlfriend follows Laura (Wright), a woman who seemingly has it all: a glittering career, a loving husband, and her precious son, Daniel.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Disney’s Imagineers have upped their game with this figure, crafting a believable Walt with an arched eyebrow, drumming fingers and a twinkle in his eye.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
15 July 2025
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As much as has been said about the future of Nashville’s East Bank, tangible change is still mostly a twinkle in the city’s eye.—
Austin Hornbostel,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Medium-sized azaleas make fine foundation plants, offering a bit more pizzazz in spring than the usual yew or boxwood.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 July 2025
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Tonys host Cynthia Erivo 'holds space' with Oprah Winfrey in opening number At the top of the telecast, Cynthia Erivo playfully shot down a bevy of suggestions about how to add pizzazz to her opening number.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
10 June 2025
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“Sparkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparkle. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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