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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Alongside seasonal trends like long coats and sparkly tops, celebrities like Kate Hudson are accessorizing with crossbody phone cases.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
There also are outfits in sets, for example a pink shiny skirt for $25 paired with a sparkly faux fur silver sweater for $32 for children aged 1 to 6.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 Dec. 2025
The actress arrived at the event, presented by Pandora and held at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Monday, wearing a pair of sparkly Casadei heels.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 2 Dec. 2025
De Shields showed Broderick a photo of his Tartuffe costume—a floor-length red cassock worn with sunglasses and sparkly bling.
—Henry Alford, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
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Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
There also are outfits in sets, for example a pink shiny skirt for $25 paired with a sparkly faux fur silver sweater for $32 for children aged 1 to 6.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 Dec. 2025
The actress arrived at the event, presented by Pandora and held at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Monday, wearing a pair of sparkly Casadei heels.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 2 Dec. 2025
De Shields showed Broderick a photo of his Tartuffe costume—a floor-length red cassock worn with sunglasses and sparkly bling.
—Henry Alford, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
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“Sparkly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sparkly. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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