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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
The Skims founder debuted a bold new haircut in a molten gold gown that sparkled from every angle.
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Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Kendall Jenner sparkled in a baby blue Chanel corset gown, which was embroidered with sequins.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 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
Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Kendall Jenner sparkled in a baby blue Chanel corset gown, which was embroidered with sequins.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparkled
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Tournament logos glowed on the massive video boards mounted on either side of the building, a constant reminder that a new phase of the season has begun.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
21 Mar. 2026
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So Prairie View drifted into the night, and Tampa glowed for the Gators.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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For a long time, the property gleamed in the daylight with its white, ornate facade against lush green landscaping and often at night, as well, with twinkling holiday lights attached to almost every surface.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 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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While Judge and Stanton exhibited premium power, Schlittler flashed premium stuff.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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But Ware has had an up and down second NBA season that has flashed his intriguing potential as a three-and-D 7-footer at times and also has had Spoelstra publicly calling him out and challenging him other times.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Beaded coats glinted with star-chart embroidery.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Mar. 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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Witt shined defensively, Garcia won the MVP award, Pasquantino made history and Perez was the life of the party.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2026
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There were also moments where individual singers shone.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
21 Mar. 2026
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Emma Stone Emma Stone shimmered in a simple empire waist design with cap sleeves by one of her favorite fashion houses, Louis Vuitton.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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The presentation was a celebration of Korean culture that literally shimmered with gold, as dancers spread out over the stage with billowing flags.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
16 Mar. 2026
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The grand jury was sparked by reporting by the Lakeland Ledger.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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The proposal was not substantially different from one the two sides had already agreed on before the deaths sparked demands for more changes, according to a person granted anonymity to discuss the details, which have not been publicly released.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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The red carpet glittered with A-listers and their equally high-profile dates.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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Sometimes that opportunity glittered like gold.—
Lindsey Granger - 02,
The Hill,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Sparkled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparkled. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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