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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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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
Kate Gibson, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2025
Cardi paired the orange-and-blue hair with equally colorful nails in a neon turquoise hue and thick, fluttery lashes, her dermal piercing sparkling under her eyes.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 10 Mar. 2025
Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
The Dimple wall sconces add a touch of sparkle without sacrificing space.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Trader Joe's is cautioning customers that some glass bottles of Gerolsteiner sparkling water sold in 12 states could be cracked or damaged.
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As only the 90th woman to visit space, Gerardi, 36, wants young girls to learn more about space, and show them that science and sparkles can coexist.
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Verb
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Curtains designed by Rut Bryk glow in the house her husband, Tapio Wirkkala, built for her in their summer retreat in Finnish Lapland.—
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While mothers are expected to radiate happiness after delivery and glow in their new role as a mom, this is unfortunately not always the case.—
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The fragrance’s golden bottle gleamed at the center of the activation.—
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Read expert advice to keep your furniture gleaming.—
Noun
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Featuring a variety of both shimmer and matte hues, these glide on for a natural, easy-to-blend look.—
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The masculine edge of the traditional Birkenstock silhouette is perfectly balanced with the feminine shimmer of gold, making these shoes a standout choice.—
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While most use Xeon bulbs as their light source, but brightness from these fades over time, leading to a dimmer image.—
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Bumping that up to standard brightness was slightly better, but the visuals were still pretty washed out.—
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The sun is predicted to shine over the next couple of days in the Baltimore area, but there will be a chance of spring showers over the weekend.—
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Despite these limitations, Anderson says the study is important for shining a light on the need for inclusivity.—
Verb
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Entertainer Kid Rock, wearing a red suit with sequins, stars and stripes and large, glittering eagle wings on the chest, attended the signing.—
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The cuffs of the long-sleeve dress and the hemline also included silver, glittering elements for a contemporary spin on formalwear.—
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Walking into the cozy cafe – decked out with colorful throw pillows and twinkle lights – feels like being embraced in a welcoming hug.—
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This schism becomes her barrier to happiness, discounting and dismissing the clearly beguiling Sam, a handsome charmer with a twinkle in his eye.—
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The loud bag added a bit of pizzazz to a neutral look without going overboard.—
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Relish? More than one Southern chef mentioned cranberry relish, which looks a lot like homemade cranberry sauce with a little extra pizzazz.—
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“Sparkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparkle. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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