as in minute
a very small space of time
in just a twinkle, the shooting star was gone
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as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
stars twinkling on a crisp September night
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Recent Examples of twinkle
Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 9 June 2025
Mood-wise, this first section is magnificently done (although the celestial spa-music score by the Newton Brothers is a twinkle too much).
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
Dominique Fluker, Essence, 1 May 2025
The rooftop crowd enjoys views of Denver’s skyline and Larimer Square, which charms with its signature hammock of twinkling lights draped over the block.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 23 June 2025
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Noun
But Pascal, for all the twinkle in his eye, often plays relatively sexless characters — from the fatherly energy of The Last of Us to the ascetic qualities of The Mandalorian.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 9 June 2025
Mood-wise, this first section is magnificently done (although the celestial spa-music score by the Newton Brothers is a twinkle too much).
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
Verb
Surrounded by a lush garden, around a turquoise, sparkling pool with twinkling lights in the tree branches, and a cigar room!
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 1 May 2025
The rooftop crowd enjoys views of Denver’s skyline and Larimer Square, which charms with its signature hammock of twinkling lights draped over the block.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twinkle
Noun
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Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente, about 10 minutes.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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That Champions League league-phase clash in Germany ended 1-0 to Bayern, with Kim Min-jae scoring the game’s only goal from a corner in the 38th minute.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Earlier this year, Anthropic, an AI startup, flashed a big warning: AI could wipe out more than half of all entry-level white-collar jobs in the next one to five years.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
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The Spy bag has since been spotted on celebrities such as Aubrey Plaza, Kelly Rowland, Rita Ora and Bianca Balti, while Rihanna and Bella Hadid, among others, have recently flashed vintage models.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
3 July 2025
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Dressed in a Versace shirt and gleaming gold chain, Shakur was still out on bond, still basking in the glow of stardom, brushing off a violent altercation with a Crip gang member inside a Sin City casino that had transpired just hours earlier after a Mike Tyson boxing match.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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That means, as Hercules, buoyant Brady is asked to present little beyond a sweet-natured, naive hunk celebrated for his gym membership and gleaming dentistry.—
David Benedict,
Variety,
24 June 2025
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), symptoms of illnesses caused by harmful algal blooms can include stomachaches, rashes, headaches, and coughing, while more serious symptoms include liver damage, seizures, and irregular heartbeats.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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For now, that’s not part of his All-Star week duties, but, per usual, that week will be a busy one for the heartbeat of Cleveland’s lineup.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
3 July 2025
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Our instructions were simple enough: do not lose sight of each other, and follow the flickering lights from space to space.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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During Dead & Company’s residency at the Las Vegas Sphere, the silhouette of the Wall appears once more, towering above the crowd, a flickering memory made mythic.—
Noah Eckstein,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2025
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For many, Maine is a summer refuge—beaches with powdery sand and glinting grey-blue water intermingled with bucolic topography; mountains, lake houses.—
Caroline Reilly,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
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Sunlight glints off the water with a Mediterranean shimmer.—
Alexandra Gillespie,
AFAR Media,
23 June 2025
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The outing marked Charlotte's first time at the event and George's second.—
Kelsie Gibson,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Early on July 4, the Guadalupe River at Kerrville was flowing at 3 cubic feet per second.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Now one recent video has catapulted Nellie to viral fame, as her owners documented her trying sparkling water, rather than still.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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For the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2006, Sánchez stepped out in a black satin gown with sparkling silver details.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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“Twinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twinkle. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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