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as in glows
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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as in gleams
to shoot forth bursts of light
the crystal sparkled in the sunlight
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Recent Examples of sparkles
Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2026
The drawing depicts Yosemite Falls in graphite, ink, chalk and charcoal on paper that sparkles.
—Brooke Park, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Mar. 2026
In the doc Margolyes sparkles when in company, whether that be royalty, celeb, or Director Simon.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2026
The hotel sparkles like a gem set in an island paradise.
—José Cantillo Ferrer, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
The natural grass field sparkles with lush green and football lines painted onto the surface.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Yet the primary bath, where a parade of midcentury Italian and Austrian lighting sparkles against an expanse of dramatic Paonazzo marble, is somehow even dreamier.
—David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2026
Additionally, hometown hero and skier Gus Kenworthy acts as host for the entire week, which features events like the blow-out White Party, a drag and burlesque show with both national and local talent, and the Glitter Ball where anything that sparkles is in fashion.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026
The sunshine sparkles upon the ripples of the gently moving water, which is clear and colored like tea by natural plant tannins.
—Amy Green, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
As the crowd continues to cheer, the light from the Al Hirschfield Theatre stage door sparkles off of the phones stretched out to catch even a glimpse of the Houston hottie.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2026
The drawing depicts Yosemite Falls in graphite, ink, chalk and charcoal on paper that sparkles.
—Brooke Park, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Mar. 2026
In the doc Margolyes sparkles when in company, whether that be royalty, celeb, or Director Simon.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2026
The hotel sparkles like a gem set in an island paradise.
—José Cantillo Ferrer, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
The natural grass field sparkles with lush green and football lines painted onto the surface.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Yet the primary bath, where a parade of midcentury Italian and Austrian lighting sparkles against an expanse of dramatic Paonazzo marble, is somehow even dreamier.
—David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2026
Additionally, hometown hero and skier Gus Kenworthy acts as host for the entire week, which features events like the blow-out White Party, a drag and burlesque show with both national and local talent, and the Glitter Ball where anything that sparkles is in fashion.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026
The sunshine sparkles upon the ripples of the gently moving water, which is clear and colored like tea by natural plant tannins.
—Amy Green, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparkles
Verb
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Jemima Kirke glows in a rich green ensemble at a special screening of The Drama in New York City on April 2.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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Hundreds of monarch butterflies are painted across the translucent panels, and when sunlight shines through, the structure glows in rich amber tones.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Like Beckham’s dress, the 100-percent silk dress softly gleams in the light.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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Despite a couple of funky skips, the album is fueled by the hunger of an artist who really wants the pop life again, perking up electro-scuzz and arena rock with new wave that gleams like glitter.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
4 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS FAITH FRACTURE — King Charles sparks backlash from UK Christians by not delivering an Easter message this year.—
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FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Their own process speaks to that joy that Peeps creativity sparks.—
Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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No longer dangling high above audience members, one of the most famous chandeliers in theater history now shimmers just inches from audience members.—
Abraham Swee,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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The glass shatters with a spray that shimmers in the lantern light.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But, there will be progress, if not twinkles of excitement.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Perch yourself in the Hollywood Hills and watch as the city twinkles below at night.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Whole seeds add texture, while ground flaxseeds offer easier digestion, and flaxseed oil shines in raw applications due to its low smoke point.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
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Alex Nylander has slowed down after starting red-hot with the Blue Jackets, but his stat line still shines.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Lindsay Lohan flashes a smile while filming her upcoming series Count My Lies in New York City on April 1.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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There’s a small LED indicator on the top of the device that pulses white when the sensor is ready for setup, briefly glows red when motion is detected, and briefly flashes green and blue during a reset.—
John R. Delaney,
PC Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Soft breezes ripple through the sea grapes, and sunlight glints off the aquamarine shallows that surround Bahia Honda State Park.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Dec. 2025
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“Sparkles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparkles. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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