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 16-pan lineup of matte and sparkly shades takes inspiration from your favorite café drinks and blends like a dream—seriously, just a few swipes do the trick—and the colors translate from pan to lid with impressive intensity.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 19 Dec. 2025
The Netflix Christmas oeuvre expanded in 2019 with this charming teen ensemble rom-com, a relatively understated entry in the streamer's catalog (compared to, say, the very sparkly musical Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square).
—Mary Sollosi, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Dec. 2025
In the adorable picture, Grace could be seen wearing a dark green sparkly dress with a green ribbon, posing with her arms over her head.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
Strings with just a couple of beads on them will add subtle, glimmering charm to each branch of your tree; extra-long strings will make your tree look like it's been draped with sparkly garlands.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2025
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Lily Wohlner, Allure, 19 Dec. 2025
The Netflix Christmas oeuvre expanded in 2019 with this charming teen ensemble rom-com, a relatively understated entry in the streamer's catalog (compared to, say, the very sparkly musical Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square).
—Mary Sollosi, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Dec. 2025
In the adorable picture, Grace could be seen wearing a dark green sparkly dress with a green ribbon, posing with her arms over her head.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
Strings with just a couple of beads on them will add subtle, glimmering charm to each branch of your tree; extra-long strings will make your tree look like it's been draped with sparkly garlands.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2025
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“Sparkly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sparkly. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.
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