as in gleamed
to shoot forth bursts of light
in typical Las Vegas fashion, the showgirls' sequined costumes spangled gloriously
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Adjective
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The men’s fedora, known as the Foreman, is hand-blocked from molasses metallic flecked straw braid.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2025 -
The dashboard is swathed in a flecked, mélange-style fabric that is based on a traditional Japanese hand-weaving technique called Nishijin-ori.—
Mara Balagtas McIlwrath,
Car and Driver,
1 June 2023
Adjective
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The Duchess of Sussex admitted beauty brands were reluctant to hire her due to her natural, freckled complexion.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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For example, those who have sensitive, freckled, pale or easily sunburned skin are much more likely to get stretch marks during pregnancy than others.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Adept anglers can fly-fish for them across the varied terrain of the property’s creeks or patrol the marshy perimeters its six Class A lakes for the coveted catch, as well as fellow trout—namely rainbow, brown, and brook–that often exceed 20 inches.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Robb Report,
29 May 2025
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Suspended from the fashionable wooden arch are a teething ring, crinkly rainbow, rattle, mirror, and plush moon to promote hand-eye coordination.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
24 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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The cupcake version is much the same: vanilla cake with a hefty swirl of multicolored buttercream icing.—
Sophie Levenson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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Her manicure might be on the shorter side, but that's enough real estate for incredibly creative nail art by Betina Goldstein: The black base—CND Shellac in Black Pool—and multicolored buttons perfectly echo the details of her satiny blazer.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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The spa is just as refined—all white marble and dappled sunlight—with plush sitting rooms for whiling away the afternoon or taking over a business empire.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
3 June 2025
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One favorite is Austen’s dreamy image of a group of men and women lounging in the woods by a lake in the summer of 1888; dappled sunlight gives the image echoes of Monet.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Other varieties provide additional design elements such as interesting bark, colorful fruits, and fabulous fall foliage to enhance the garden all year long.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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Kelce attended the event wearing a white muscle tank, patriotic shorts, and white sneakers, accompanied by a colorful baseball cap.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Part sun Soil Type: Organic, medium moisture, well-draining Soil pH: Slightly acidic (5.5-7.5) USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 to 11 A most unique agapanthus with variegated foliage and lilac blooms, 'Neverland' thrives in the heat and humidity of Southern gardens.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 June 2025
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The upper pot leans dramatic, thanks to the contrast of the scarlet–trim silver leaves of 'Jurassic Dino Dragon Fruit’ rex begonia, which play off the variegated English ivy and shrubby everlasting.—
Mike Irvine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2025
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“Spangled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spangled. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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