as in gleams
to shoot forth bursts of light
in typical Las Vegas fashion, the showgirls' sequined costumes spangled gloriously
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Verb
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Like Beckham’s dress, the 100-percent silk dress softly gleams in the light.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025 -
Despite a couple of funky skips, the album is fueled by the hunger of an artist who really wants the pop life again, perking up electro-scuzz and arena rock with new wave that gleams like glitter.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
4 Dec. 2025
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Kate's Upstate The go-to boutique for fashion finds in the village, Kate’s Upstate is the place to pick up cozy sweaters, dresses, sparkly baubles, and attire for the whole family.—
Linnea Bailey,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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Rather than styling these eye-catching picks with, say, a gold-lamé number, nod at the ’80s in a more contemporary way with oversized blazers, pleated pants, relaxed button-downs, and cigarette jeans; these baubles stand out against a more understated backdrop.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The hotel sparkles like a gem set in an island paradise.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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The natural grass field sparkles with lush green and football lines painted onto the surface.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Partnering with denim heads, particularly ones with an online following, has become an authentic and transparent way for these companies to communicate their new novelties and innovations to the end consumer.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Feb. 2026
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The latest Coco Crush novelties feature the supple necklace and choker along with Signatures creations with the Ruban and Comète collections.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In his arms, a baby Jesus with mysteriously mature eye bags flashes a peace sign.—
Hannah Towey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Jessica then zooms in on her husband, who flashes her a toothy smile.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The price of Bitcoin has dropped by about 45% since early October, while less valuable tokens such as Solana have fallen by larger percentages.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Lovable will provide building credits, or tokens, per participant, reducing the cost of AI computation for upper-level programming.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There are corsets, puffed sleeves and little old timey trinkets that speak of her and co-star Jacob Elordi’s bond.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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BaubleBar debuted new trinkets and accessories inspired by the characters; Brooks Brothers launched a capsule collection with Snoopy dressed up in a bowtie, and more brands showcased unique spins on the beloved characters.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Whether antiques, cherished knickknacks, or heirlooms, items that are very delicate and/or precious to the customer are typically items house cleaners won’t want to mess with in order to cut down the risk of damaging them.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
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Displaying books, plants, and knickknacks in your office looks extra stylish with this set of four wall cubbies; the top of each cubby offers extra open space to store even more items.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Jan. 2026
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“Spangles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spangles. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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