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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Isaí Luna is a sparkly bundle of irrepressible joy as Golden Thunder, the air guitar missionary of diversity and inclusion.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Men showed up in suits, with or without the tie, while women dressed in rich and sparkly fabrics.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
Inspired by the Coachella headliner herself, the stop is a Sabrina fantasy land, with sparkly vintage cars, slushie concoctions and much more.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
To take the citrusy notes of the Lemonade frosting to another level, look to Moscato d'Asti, a sweet, sparkly dessert white wine that will naturally balance the tanginess.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Men showed up in suits, with or without the tie, while women dressed in rich and sparkly fabrics.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
Inspired by the Coachella headliner herself, the stop is a Sabrina fantasy land, with sparkly vintage cars, slushie concoctions and much more.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
To take the citrusy notes of the Lemonade frosting to another level, look to Moscato d'Asti, a sweet, sparkly dessert white wine that will naturally balance the tanginess.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Sparkly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sparkly. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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