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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Plus, nail polish technology has truly hit its stride, with magnetized polishes, sparkly top coats, and more, offering endless opportunities for self-expression in 2026.
—Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
For one long, sparkly week, engines thrum like thunder as pre-, during- and after-parties thump.
—Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Her runway outfit is a sparkly pink cat outfit that is near the top of the safe pile but is deservedly not critiqued.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2026
In April 2023, the TV host shared photos of himself smiling with Lucy, who wore a sparkly gold headband.
—Jamie Ballard, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
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Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
For one long, sparkly week, engines thrum like thunder as pre-, during- and after-parties thump.
—Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Her runway outfit is a sparkly pink cat outfit that is near the top of the safe pile but is deservedly not critiqued.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2026
In April 2023, the TV host shared photos of himself smiling with Lucy, who wore a sparkly gold headband.
—Jamie Ballard, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sparkly
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“Sparkly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sparkly. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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