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
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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparkle
Verb
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How to Use: Start with a fresh canvas—exfoliate the day before to sweep away dead skin and prep for a smooth, even glow.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
2 June 2025
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Saturn will glow in the sky to the right, and the sparkly Pleiades star cluster will be visible just to the pair’s left.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2025
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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
Noun
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When the oil shimmers, add the onions to the pot and saute, stirring often.—
Vicky Hallett,
NPR,
1 Apr. 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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This is enough brightness, potentially, to leave the M2 Pro watchable in rooms that aren’t completely blacked out – another handy lifestyle touch.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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This contrasts with a more standard black hole that typically acquires its material and energy unpredictably, resulting in irregular brightness fluctuations.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
4 June 2025
Verb
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Then, on June 11, the full moon in your light shines a light on your inner world and personal foundation, urging you to prioritize yourself before devoting all your focus to a relationship.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Philadelphia's front line on defense shined bright against Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl, and showed teams across the league just how much of a difference-maker a relentless pass rush can be.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 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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Celebrity Beauty Twinkle, twinkle… May 27, 2025 All products featured on Glamour are independently selected by our editors.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
27 May 2025
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With glitter freckles and sparkling lip glosses that twinkle like disco balls, makeup lovers are ready to embrace some glitz and glamour in their summer looks.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
20 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 10 Jun. 2025.
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