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as in gleamed
to shoot forth bursts of light
the crystal sparkled in the sunlight
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Recent Examples of sparkled
Several diamond cocktail rings sparkled on her fingers.
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Lara Walsh, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Rare coins and high-end jewelry sparkled in glass display cases.
—Maliya Ellis, Houston Chronicle, 1 Feb. 2026
The goal posts are easily removable for storage, and the natural grass field sparkled, even if the game did not.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 1 Feb. 2026
His blue eyes always sparkled with a peculiar combination of intelligence, mischief, and ennui, exactly like Robin Williams.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
The only returning outfielder among the five is Chandler Simpson, who often sparkled in center and left, but does not have much of an arm.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Thompson sparkled amongst a sea of otherwise mostly dull black and white outfits.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 16 Jan. 2026
Priyanka Chopra Jonas also sparkled in Bulgari, wearing a spectacular sapphire showstopper with a huge 14-carat stone at the center.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2026
Gloria Gaynor sparkled wearing a glittering pale pink dress complete with a matching cape.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 7 Dec. 2025
Lara Walsh, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Rare coins and high-end jewelry sparkled in glass display cases.
—Maliya Ellis, Houston Chronicle, 1 Feb. 2026
The goal posts are easily removable for storage, and the natural grass field sparkled, even if the game did not.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 1 Feb. 2026
His blue eyes always sparkled with a peculiar combination of intelligence, mischief, and ennui, exactly like Robin Williams.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
The only returning outfielder among the five is Chandler Simpson, who often sparkled in center and left, but does not have much of an arm.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Thompson sparkled amongst a sea of otherwise mostly dull black and white outfits.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 16 Jan. 2026
Priyanka Chopra Jonas also sparkled in Bulgari, wearing a spectacular sapphire showstopper with a huge 14-carat stone at the center.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2026
Gloria Gaynor sparkled wearing a glittering pale pink dress complete with a matching cape.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 7 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparkled
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The actress, also sharing the laughter, glowed in a sleeveless black dress layered with necklaces and bracelets, leaning in with a warm smile — the vibe appeared to be relaxed, romantic and very much coupled up.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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The festivities began with a tea reception at the Hotel Chelsea, where the storied hallways glowed with lamplight.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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Another video shows Archie, 6, feeding a rhinoceros at the zoo while his red hair gleamed in the sunlight.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
18 Jan. 2026
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The china gleamed, the Waterford sparkled, and the silver was polished.—
Peter Folan,
Boston Herald,
27 Nov. 2025
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GloRilla flashed some aggression and hustle, playing some timely defense to help lead Team Giannis (Antetokounmpo) to a 65-58 victory over Team Anthony (Anderson).—
Bob Mehr,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
13 Feb. 2026
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After the rhythm dance score for Chock and Bates flashed across the screen, her eyebrows shot up in surprise.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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In 2023, astronomers reported that some of these satellites were already photobombing images captured by the Hubble Space Telescope, as sunlight glinted off their surfaces leaving bright trails that erase, obscure or mimic genuine cosmic signals.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
12 Dec. 2025
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Chalk dust glinted like pollen or asbestos in the sunshine coming through the window.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
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Her illness has shined a spotlight on her friendships.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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St John’s Prep boys and Lexington girls shone brightest at The Track at New Balance on Saturday afternoon with each claiming a Div.—
Hannah Hughes,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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Rong Niu’s pink sequined dress shimmered under the arena lights at a recent Miami men’s basketball game.—
Alanis Thames,
Twin Cities,
29 Jan. 2026
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Rong Niu's pink sequined dress shimmered under the arena lights at a recent Miami men's basketball game.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Pizarro has said that a leading theory of the fire’s cause is that a century-old transmission line in Eaton Canyon, which had not carried power for 50 years, somehow reenergized and sparked the fire.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Russia date has sparked backlash from fans, who argue that performing in Moscow during Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine is inappropriate.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Making an appearance with Russell at the Palace of Fine Arts on February 5, Ciara turned heads with a black lace peekaboo bustier, which emerged from an asymmetrical silver wraparound skirt that glittered from every angle.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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George, nominated for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play at the 2025 Tony Awards, looked dapper in a classic tuxedo next to his wife, who glittered in a pearly gown.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Sparkled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparkled. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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