as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
in typical Las Vegas fashion, the showgirls' sequined costumes spangled gloriously
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Recent Examples of spangle
Jennifer Weil, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
One of Türkiye’s most spectacular nature areas, the park is spangled with jagged granite peaks and more than 100 small glacial lakes.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
In the decadent photograph, Crawford throws her head back, her skin incandescent against Gable’s black suit, the dark spangles of her gossamer-like dress catching the light.
—Angelica Aboulhosn, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2024
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Verb
The show opened with a minidress spangled with images of a ruby-red mouth and fingernails.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
One of Türkiye’s most spectacular nature areas, the park is spangled with jagged granite peaks and more than 100 small glacial lakes.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Noun
Pontiac splashed through a moat of water spangles and ducked under a spruce-pine bend, and suddenly there was Bob Fireman’s Wagon Wheel.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
In the decadent photograph, Crawford throws her head back, her skin incandescent against Gable’s black suit, the dark spangles of her gossamer-like dress catching the light.
—Angelica Aboulhosn, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spangle
Verb
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The publication’s mascot, Eustace Tilley, is, after all, defined by accessories: his gleaming top hat, crisp white gloves, and dandyish monocle are all totems of both persnickety good taste and the febrile effort behind chasing it.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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En route from the gleaming airport terminal to our hotel in Lhasa, the nearly empty freeway and unoccupied high-rise apartments spoke to China’s massive investments in developing infrastructure in Tibet.—
Steven Jiang,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Ether jumped about 18%, while the token tied to Solana gained 10% and dogecoin rose 12%.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
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Fan tokens are high potential crypto assets with real-world utility unlocking real world experiences and rewards for supporters all around the globe.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Verb
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Its level of finesse invites certain comparisons to Tatiana, the glittering Lincoln Center restaurant run by Kwame Onwuachi, another chef asserting the haute-cuisine artistry of food born of Black cultures.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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Sears Tower ended the Empire State Building’s four-decade reign as the world’s tallest and transformed the West Loop into a glittering office corridor.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2025
Noun
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That includes this compact jewelry box that has a zip closure to keep your necklaces, earrings, and other baubles secure, as well as little pockets and slots for organization.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
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Few films that confront the pandemic head on have illuminated the experience, and the most enduring COVID movie to date has been a bauble: Nicole Kidman’s promotional trailer for AMC Theatres, which was released in 2021 to revive enthusiasm for moviegoing once theatres reopened.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Her look shimmered on the red carpet thanks to intricate beading throughout.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 May 2025
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Rihanna shimmered in an 18k white gold and diamond pendant.—
Ian Malone,
Vogue,
6 May 2025
Noun
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Companion plants for ornamentals such as hydrangeas are selected for aesthetic purposes.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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Multipurpose nasturtiums can be grown for their edible flowers and leaves, or enjoyed as pollinator-friendly ornamentals.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But Dante sparkles in the spotlight, green glitter gleaming on his spirit animal wings.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
13 May 2025
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The styles are designed to empower the wearer to sparkle from within, and celebrates individuality and community alike.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
Noun
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At the other end is the caricature, butt of flabby jokes, trussed in Las Vegas gaud, voice prostituted to a huge orchestra.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Aug. 2019
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Even its colors, silver and space gray, seem to have been chosen for their lack of gaud—no blingy gold model here.—
David Pierce,
WIRED,
3 Nov. 2017
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“Spangle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spangle. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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