1
as in to sparkle
to give off sparks
the broken radio sparked and smoked the instant it was plugged in
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2
as in to trigger
to cause to function
interesting questions that are designed to spark the reader's brain
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3
as in to provoke
to rouse to strong feeling or action
President Kennedy's inspirational speeches sparked a generation of young idealists to enter the public arena
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as in glimmer
a very small amount
not a spark of interest in the actress's memoirs
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Recent Examples of spark
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
The scale of Trump's triumph has sparked widespread soul-searching within the Democratic Party over what went wrong and how to rebuild.
—Mark Weinstein, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
Rhea Wessel, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The Falcons, looking for a spark on offense, selected Robinson and sent him off to the races.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The sparking blue-green Gulf and white sand beaches are the area’s biggest draws, but one of its loveliest and most underrated destinations doesn’t rely on either.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
The scale of Trump's triumph has sparked widespread soul-searching within the Democratic Party over what went wrong and how to rebuild.
—Mark Weinstein, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
Noun
The clarity might improve, but the spark—the particular cadence of someone’s thinking, the messy brilliance of their raw insight—can get dulled in translation.
—Rhea Wessel, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The Falcons, looking for a spark on offense, selected Robinson and sent him off to the races.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spark
Verb
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And the skyline is topped by a luminous neo-Byzantine basilica that sparkles nearly as much as the Mediterranean in sunshine.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
17 Apr. 2025
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Drop of Sunshine New to the brand’s lineup is the Drop of Sunshine sparkling rosé.—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The handling of the sensitive military discussions among Trump's brass also triggered widespread U.S. security concerns.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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That change in pressure triggered the mantle rocks to melt—and created the molten reservoir that fueled the Virginia eruptions.—
Alexandra Witze,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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These tales were layered, open to interpretation, and meant to provoke reflection and herein lies their enduring power.—
Sonya Rehman,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Trump’s comments have provoked a strong reaction, including boycotts on U.S. goods and protests.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The coach listens not just for answers, but for glimmers—early signals of ideas that could be shaped into something bigger.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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However, the glimmers of optimism surrounding the tariffs did not last.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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The glowing pink nebula and snakelike dark clouds are the remnant of the birth site of the stars in the cluster.—
Alan Taylor,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2025
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With its lightweight texture, glowing finish, and ability to safeguard against sun damage and hyperpigmentation, this has all the makings of a universally appealing sunscreen—and has quickly become a staple in my skin-care rotation.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Troopers located the Tesla and allegedly observed the vehicle traveling in the center lane at approximately 30 mph with its four-way hazard lights activated.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
18 Apr. 2025
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Mars and Pluto activate your Leo-Aquarius axis on April 26, stirring questions about career, leadership, and emotional safety.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The goal of the tax subsidies was to encourage more Americans to save for retirement.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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For example, a VP of sales looking at declining numbers could stop themselves from commanding their team to call an additional 50 leads by the end of week and instead encourage their sales team to be more proactive.—
Michelle Stansbury,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Jets history, going back to Rex Ryan, and way back to Joe (Willie) Namath, provides ample evidence the organization is much about media splash, not backing down, and wanting to be the center of attention despite not making the playoffs since 2010.—
Bob Raissman,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2025
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While a wide receiver like Texas’ Matthew Golden or a running back like North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton would have certainly been splash, impact players that Dallas could have weaponized in year one under Schottenheimer, the thought process behind Booker makes sense too.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Spark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spark. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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