1
as in glowed
to give off sparks
while fireworks that sparkle may be entertaining to look at, they can be highly dangerous when used indoors
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2
as in gleamed
to shoot forth bursts of light
the crystal sparkled in the sunlight
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sparked
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An image of an orca donning a dead salmon on its head like a hat sparked speculation that an old 1980s fashion trend had returned.—
Danielle Hall,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024 -
The photo, which has gained widespread attention, has sparked a mix of reactions online.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Sparkled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparkled. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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