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Drape them on your tree and along your banister with a lush garland, or consider using the lights on your exterior trim to cover your home in a twinkling, cozy glow.—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2025 Enter: Glitter, in a twinkling nod to glam rock.—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2022 Jordan is the great star in a twinkling universe of bright lights, and winning a third straight title with this Bulls team has been his destiny, too.—Kori Rumore, chicagotribune.com, 18 Oct. 2021