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 light pink can and sparkly beverage will look right at home during any backyard party; use it as a cocktail mixer or enjoy it straight out of the can.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2026
Kidman's hair flowed past her shoulders and all the way down past her hips, adding even more drama to the rich, sparkly red dress.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 4 May 2026
Tori Spelling, Joanna Krupa and Selma Blair make a sparkly appearance in sequins at the Calamigos Ranch celebration for the Leading Hotels of the World accreditation in Malibu, California, on May 1.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
The singer sports sparkly blue nail polish and eyeshadow and wears a white tank top with a sparkly blue star in the center of it.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 4 May 2026
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2026
Kidman's hair flowed past her shoulders and all the way down past her hips, adding even more drama to the rich, sparkly red dress.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 4 May 2026
Tori Spelling, Joanna Krupa and Selma Blair make a sparkly appearance in sequins at the Calamigos Ranch celebration for the Leading Hotels of the World accreditation in Malibu, California, on May 1.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
The singer sports sparkly blue nail polish and eyeshadow and wears a white tank top with a sparkly blue star in the center of it.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 4 May 2026
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“Sparkly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sparkly. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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