sparker

noun

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as in spark

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Recent Examples of sparker Set in 2003, The Social Network dramatized the events surrounding Mark Zuckerberg’s (Jesse Eisenberg) founding of Facebook and the subsequent lawsuits it sparker, including one from his former Harvard friend Eduardo Saverin (Garfield). — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025 Nolan's robust franchise-sparker continues to astonish, thanks largely to practical effects work and the director's expert melding of the art house and the multiplex. — Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 17 Feb. 2023 The album is not only a masterpiece of creativity but also a sparker of it. — Vogue, 9 Nov. 2022 From there, a tiny, novel sparker inside the chamber ignites the gas, propelling the RoboBee out of the water. — IEEE Spectrum, 27 Oct. 2017 The plate then converts water into oxy-hydrogen (a combustible gas that used to be widely used) which ignites a sparker, shooting the robot into the air. — Lauren Sigfusson, Discover Magazine, 26 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparker
  1. spark
  2. flame
  3. dear
  4. lover
  5. favorite
Noun
  • Her spark helped Haley Hopkins and Debinha score two goals apiece in the match, as well.
    — PJ Green July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • In both The Odyssey and the Dune movies, her spark has been sacrificed to the gods of serious acting, and not for the better.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 28 July 2026
Definition of spark
Noun
  • The company also claims its carbon foam exceeds China’s Class A flame-retardancy standard and is suitable for military and aerospace applications.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Footage posted on the Forecast Weather Greece Facebook page appeared to show two helicopters crossing paths at low altitude before the main rotor of the lower helicopter struck the underside of the one flying above it and crashed in flames.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of flame
Noun
  • Roberts hopes the new restaurant, which is open for lunch and dinner and features a full bar specializing in classic Southern cocktails and bellinis, will give guests a taste of the flavors and comfort he’s held dear for decades.
    — Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Feb. 2026
  • Early on, Leonardo Spinazzola made a mistake similar to the one Billy Gilmour committed last week, one that cost Napoli dear against Torino.
    — James Horncastle, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
Definition of dear
Noun
  • For dessert, there’s a delicious coconut cake or, for the chocolate lovers, a fancy sort of s’mores cake.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • That Lane, an animal lover who excels at cracking open crazy stories with humor, heart, and a litany of perspectives, would follow Flaco is no surprise.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 30 July 2026
Definition of lover
Noun
  • For Democrats, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is the overwhelming favorite over Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The biggest crowd puller is the famous black cod miso but locals have unofficially crowned the Wagyu beef and foie gras dumplings with spicy ponzu Warsaw’s favorite.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of favorite

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“Sparker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparker. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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