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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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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
New Atlas, 8 Jan. 2026
Both are absolutely sparkling in their own way.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
Good eats and a little sparkle to complement the fireworks?
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
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Verb
Where the Sportage Hybrid fails to sparkle is in its personality.
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With a whopping 75 colors and styles to choose from, the gold-and-rose quartz style offers a dash of sparkle for just $50 (normally $60).
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But at no time was her skin not glowing through.—
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That's when the stars will really be glowing.—
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For nearly a century, the Oscars stood as a gleaming cathedral to Hollywood prestige, the pinnacle of artistic achievement.—
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Williams points to these small moments, and poignant visions, as the representations of our hope, our resilience, our bright and gleaming futures.—
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The striking arrow shapes are an empowering accessory, yet there’s a subtlety in the muted bronze, ebony, and antique diamonds (which have a softer shimmer than modern cuts).—
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The soft shimmer can make everything from a jacket to sweatpants look elegant.—
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Motorola built the camera system around Sony’s LYTIA sensor to improve brightness and color accuracy.—
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Those on a budget can find simple lanterns with multiple brightness levels at low price points.—
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Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.—
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Animal Friends says Puppy Bowl XII will showcase inspiring journeys from birth to adoption and shine a spotlight on the dedication of the rescues and shelters that help animals find loving homes.—
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As always, there’s a host of glittering stars nominated at this year’s Golden Globes.—
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Contemporary fine dining can be found everywhere, from the glittering restaurants of South Beach to the foodie destinations of the Design District.—
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This time, Kelly was the star, and my daughter was transfixed—the pronounced jaw, the twinkle in his eye.—
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Like if twinkle lights became a venue.—
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The spot combines that classic MFG pizzazz with a Lake Como–style grandeur, an ideal combo for its perch within the Bellagio.—
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New in the lineup is Strip Law, a series about an uptight Vegas lawyer who teams up with a low-rent magician to add some pizzazz to Sin City’s dumbest cases.—
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“Sparkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparkle. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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