sparkled

verb

past tense of sparkle
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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Recent Examples of sparkled In photos, Swift could be seen opening the door to the club as her engagement ring caught the light and sparkled in all its 10-carat glory. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026 A day later in Rome, Zendaya sparkled in a Versace red-and-blue, color-block chainmail top and skirt set from the brand's fall/winter 1997 collection. — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 28 July 2026 New signing Johan Manzambi sparkled for Switzerland before missing their final two knockout-phase matches with a knee issue, though. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 24 July 2026 Kate sparkled at the 2019 Royal Ascot in a light blue Elie Saab dress, which featured silver embellishments and sheer sleeves. — Zoe Kaplan, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 The lithe Pettet then sparkled as Mata Bond, the product of a love affair between Niven’s 007 and the spy Mata Hari, in the Bond spoof Casino Royale (1967). — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2026 As for accessories, Minetree sparkled in a diamond necklace, ring and earrings courtesy of Bulgari. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 June 2026 While Messi sparkled, Portugal's aging star Cristiano Ronaldo had what can only be described as a terrible 1-1 opener against the Democratic Republic of Congo. — Russell Lewis, NPR, 22 June 2026 Nathan Eovaldi sparkled for five of his six innings after the Texas right-hander's start was pushed back a day because of left knee soreness. — CBS News, 21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparkled
  1. glowed
  2. gleamed
  3. flashed
  4. glinted
  5. shone
  6. shimmered
  7. sparked
  8. glittered
Verb
  • As the bartender quieted whatever terrible hair-metal mixtape had been playing over the house PA, and the lights glowed red on the stage, Ryan was trying to create the illusion of a behind-the-curtain, big-stage, rock star entrance.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026
  • String lights glowed overhead as the San Gabriel Mountains went dark behind them.
    — David Hochman, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of glowed
Verb
  • In front of the Jabara family, the turquoise waters of Torch Lake gleamed alluringly in the July heat.
    — Rozina Ali, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Further details can only be gleamed from the photos, but what’s plain to see is that the shoe shares much of the same shape as the LeBron 23.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of gleamed
Verb
  • Their rookie class flashed a lot of potential for the second consecutive week.
    — Jesse Newell, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The Rays also flashed some of their typically dazzling defense, with right fielder Jonny DeLuca making a pair of highlight-worthy catches.
    — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of flashed
Verb
  • After spending some time by the pool, a semi-Olympic lined with emerald and malachite mosaics that glinted in the soft, ambient light, followed by a quick trip to the sauna, I was escorted to my treatment room, about a half-flight of stairs up, where I was met by Marcia, my therapist.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
  • The silver Chrysler Sebring glinted when the sun kissed the parking lot in Temple, Texas, sitting by its lonesome.
    — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Definition of glinted
Verb
  • Emmanuel, now in her fifth season, shined during her first start in goal this season.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Timpson has shined defensively for the Fever, a team that’s in the bottom half of the league in defensive rating.
    — Annie Costabile, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of shone
Verb
  • The outfits shimmered in brilliant colors depending on the lighting, with gold and red most prominent.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Through floor-to-ceiling windows, Rwanda’s Lake Ruhondo shimmered below the hills, and mountain peaks rose in the distance.
    — Alicia Erickson, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of shimmered
Verb
  • The chain’s choice to partner with a competitor rather than using an energy drink affiliated with Coke, like Monster, has sparked speculation about the state of the companies’ more than 70-year-long relationship.
    — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The left-wing online pundit has sparked controversy over comments critics have condemned as antisemitic, as well as his views on the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
    — Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of sparked
Verb
  • Our last breakfast was a beauty—pastries on deck as Toronto glittered ahead.
    — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 12 Aug. 2026
  • In a sartorial 180, the star embraced another revealing style moment in a sheer gold Fendi dress that glittered from every angle.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of glittered

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“Sparkled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparkled. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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