sparkly
adjective
spar·kly
ˈspär-k(ə-)lē 
sparklier; sparkliest
: tending to sparkle : shining with or reflecting bright points of light
sparkly Christmas decorations
a sparkly diamond
Run by various entrepreneurs, the vehicles … are cheap, plentiful, and known for loud music and sparkly disco balls.—
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The fact that the fabric also sported a *gasp* sparkly finish?
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
See all the sparkly red carpet looks here and the full 2026 Spirit Awards winners list here.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
Incumbent President Sandra Pattea and Treasurer Ernestine Kill, as well as incoming council secretary Verlene Baptisto and Council Member Bernadine Burnette sported red, sparkly camp dresses.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 14 Feb. 2026
This final step can help prevent water spots and create a sparkly shine.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
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Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
See all the sparkly red carpet looks here and the full 2026 Spirit Awards winners list here.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
Incumbent President Sandra Pattea and Treasurer Ernestine Kill, as well as incoming council secretary Verlene Baptisto and Council Member Bernadine Burnette sported red, sparkly camp dresses.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 14 Feb. 2026
This final step can help prevent water spots and create a sparkly shine.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Sparkly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sparkly. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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