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
Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, The Atlantic, 16 July 2024
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
Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
Look five, a silver spangled showgirl gone awry, conveyed a sense of beauty and pathos.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025
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Verb
His trademark spangles, makeup, and campy showmanship were entirely new to the mainstream gym world.
—Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, The Atlantic, 16 July 2024
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
Noun
The artwork is surrounded by a plain white section on three sides and a black rectangle spangled with white crosses, which might have indicated the threshold of a doorway.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
Look five, a silver spangled showgirl gone awry, conveyed a sense of beauty and pathos.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spangle
Verb
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From a distance, Biosphere 2 emerges from the cacti and creosote of the Sonoran desert like a gleaming oasis, a colony of glass and bright white structures.—
Chris Impey,
The Conversation,
23 Sep. 2025
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The next revolution in electrification may not arrive as a gleaming battery or a vast mine.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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To purchase beer, commemorative mugs ($4 for 16-ounce or $6 for 32-ounce) and tokens ($8; one token for 16-ounce fill, two for 32-ounce) will be available on site.—
Dan Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
25 Sep. 2025
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Farmers also get half of the revenue whenever new tokens are sold.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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About an hour into the reception, Guadagnino arrived — still clad in his glittering ensemble.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
27 Sep. 2025
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The Musical, stepping into the role of Satine, the glittering nightclub star and tragic heroine made famous by Nicole Kidman on screen.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Also included in the tennis necklace inventory is this now-$22 gem, a bezel bauble, and more.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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In his exploration of other mediums, Bittar continues to push the concept of brand identity and conversation to encompass a broader spectrum of more than just fabulous baubles and bags.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Heat over medium just until shimmering, 8 to 10 minutes.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Sep. 2025
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Imagine the rivers of France, Germany, and Austria shimmering under the sunlight in warm-weather months, stopping in Vienna at a famous coffeehouse.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Taller ornamental grasses work well for the vertical element in more permanent in-ground mum displays, and dwarf varieties, which are still often two feet tall, are well-suited for fall container designs.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Sep. 2025
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Mealybugs can affect all types of crops, ornamentals, and houseplants, including succulents and cacti.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
31 July 2025
Verb
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Halloween is all about fun, but for fans of sparkling sinks and tidy countertops, the holiday just got a little brighter.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Sep. 2025
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In Switzerland, holiday cheer takes over cities and towns as the days grow shorter and sparkling lights stretch across avenues and alleyways.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Sep. 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 29 Sep. 2025.
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