spangles 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of spangle

spangles

2 of 2

noun

plural of spangle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for spangles
Verb
  • Patches of unintelligibility are nothing new in Pynchon, but usually a coherent world view gleams upward from the murk.
    Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Nothing gleams as beautifully as a white kitchen.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • On the desk that my character sits at in the movie, there [were] all these little tchotchkes and baubles decorating the desk.
    Vincent Perella, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2025
  • 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
  • Jane Krakowski sparkles at a press day for Oh, Mary!
    Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
  • But even outside festival season, the city sparkles.
    Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Although both could be compelling novelties, neither improves the game.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Seeking out the world’s rarest novelties is one of Prosper Assouline‘s greatest passions.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The amps are now gone, but the cross still flashes onscreen.
    Alma Rota, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Andy Lyons / Getty Images The greatest women’s track and field star of her generation flashes a contagious smile.
    Jason Jones, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • While the Cow Train and Corn Cannon are not included in general mission, visitors can purchase tokens for them at the door.
    Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Tad Smith, the former CEO of Sotheby’s and now partner at 50T Funds, a growth equity firm focused on digital assets, said many wealthy crypto investors are holding on to their bitcoin and other tokens expecting a further run-up in price.
    Robert Frank, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The lasers converge and somehow create what looks like a circular portal to another planet which shimmers and spins.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • This technique often is used with fencing to create a visual barrier and to startle geese when the tape shimmers in the breeze.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • And unlike other trinkets that Trump secured through bravado and bluster, the international panel did not bend.
    Philip Elliott, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Collectibles Collectors appreciate ultrasonic cleaners for refreshing old trinkets, coins, pins, and other small keepsakes.
    Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
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“Spangles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spangles. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

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