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as in gleaming
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as in merry
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as in glowing
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 glittering
to shoot forth bursts of light
the crystal sparkled in the sunlight
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Recent Examples of sparkling
Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026
Curiosity widens as the sparkling Sun activates your 9th House of Travel and Exploration, inviting you to stretch your beliefs and seek perspective beyond familiar comfort zones.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2026
Deep in the coastal mountains above the sparkling Pacific resort of Mazatlán, towns spaced along a twisting road appear nearly deserted, the quiet broken only by the occasional passing truck.
—Aarón Ibarra, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Deep in the coastal mountains above the sparkling Pacific resort of Mazatlan, towns spaced along a twisting road appear nearly deserted, the quiet broken only by the occasional passing truck.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
The sparkling, jewel-like accents will infuse a touch of glamor to any celebration.
—Nomita Vaish-Taylor, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
But this iconic sparkling concoction’s popularity as a cold-weather beverage isn’t limited to Italy.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
The company’s sparkling soft drinks business reported flat volume.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Even from a distance, the sparkling gems on Cardi’s nails caught our eye—and thankfully, her nail artist treated us to a closer look.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
The designer said he was inspired by all the colors — yellow, pink, beige and orange — sparkling from the building’s windows at sunset last summer, and approached the owners with the idea of staging a show there.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
Ball gowns sweep across the floor as couples spin beneath sparkling chandeliers and the orchestra transitions from the waltz to the foxtrot to the tango.
—Valeriya Safronova, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
Be sure the bathtub is sparkling clean—then, fill with lukewarm water and about two teaspoons of gentle detergent.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
The marble bathrooms, comfy sheets, and sparkling 50,000-piece crystal in the lobby don’t hurt either.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
Coca-Cola has 32 brands that generate at least $1 billion in annual sales, including its enduring sparkling sodas Coke, Sprite and Fanta, and many other beverages.
—Amy Wenk, AJC.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Keeping your home sparkling clean doesn’t have to be expensive.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
The only hit Volantis surrendered in seven sparkling innings came on a changeup that Aggies leftfielder Zach Story tagged for a double.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Colorado baseball fans, used to seeing sparkling plays, first by Nolan Arenado, and then by McMahon, could be in for more acrobatics at third base.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026
Curiosity widens as the sparkling Sun activates your 9th House of Travel and Exploration, inviting you to stretch your beliefs and seek perspective beyond familiar comfort zones.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2026
Deep in the coastal mountains above the sparkling Pacific resort of Mazatlán, towns spaced along a twisting road appear nearly deserted, the quiet broken only by the occasional passing truck.
—Aarón Ibarra, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Deep in the coastal mountains above the sparkling Pacific resort of Mazatlan, towns spaced along a twisting road appear nearly deserted, the quiet broken only by the occasional passing truck.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
The sparkling, jewel-like accents will infuse a touch of glamor to any celebration.
—Nomita Vaish-Taylor, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
But this iconic sparkling concoction’s popularity as a cold-weather beverage isn’t limited to Italy.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
The company’s sparkling soft drinks business reported flat volume.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Even from a distance, the sparkling gems on Cardi’s nails caught our eye—and thankfully, her nail artist treated us to a closer look.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
Each room is equipped with a pantry and fridge stocked with snacks like popcorn, nuts, cookies, sparkling water, and soda, which are available for purchase.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
The designer said he was inspired by all the colors — yellow, pink, beige and orange — sparkling from the building’s windows at sunset last summer, and approached the owners with the idea of staging a show there.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
Ball gowns sweep across the floor as couples spin beneath sparkling chandeliers and the orchestra transitions from the waltz to the foxtrot to the tango.
—Valeriya Safronova, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
Be sure the bathtub is sparkling clean—then, fill with lukewarm water and about two teaspoons of gentle detergent.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
The marble bathrooms, comfy sheets, and sparkling 50,000-piece crystal in the lobby don’t hurt either.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
Coca-Cola has 32 brands that generate at least $1 billion in annual sales, including its enduring sparkling sodas Coke, Sprite and Fanta, and many other beverages.
—Amy Wenk, AJC.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Keeping your home sparkling clean doesn’t have to be expensive.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
The only hit Volantis surrendered in seven sparkling innings came on a changeup that Aggies leftfielder Zach Story tagged for a double.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparkling
Adjective
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The bubbly skin is crisp and smoke-laden from the grill, while the flesh beneath remains supple and yielding.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Bake until the edges are bubbly and the top is golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Under his meticulous care, the gleaming red sports car has been souped up to generate 400-horsepower turbo performance, but retains much of the original features and feel.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The trailer features stunning images of the massive gleaming white cube that was the centerpiece of the staging and Instagram-worthy shots of the pryo and special effects that made the tour a must-see for fans.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
10 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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What follows is Rockwell and his merry band of misfits on a madcap romp through a dystopian landscape for a showdown with the future’s artificial nemesis.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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Amaryllis flowers and winter greenery make for a merry arrangement.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And while some of their feedback may not be as glowing as anticipated, remember that this type of open communication will only strengthen your relationship.—
Ellen O’Brien,
SELF,
23 Feb. 2026
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Zoe Saldaña showed off her glowing bare skin in an idyllic, glam-free selfie shared on Sunday.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There’s no denying the beauty of a white diamond—its glittering surface and icy tone is a classic choice that’s withstood the test of time.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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Expect glittering and ultra glamorous gowns via Balmain, Versace, and vintage Galliano for red carpets with husband George, floaty and floral sets for summering in Lake Como, an always impeccable blowout.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Like a real effervescent personality.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
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Upon first sniff you’re met with a bright, effervescent citrus-meets-floral scent with a sparkly element.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Stewart’s makeup artist credits the Laura Geller Baked Blush-n-Brighten Marbleized Blush for the star’s radiant complexion.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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There is a dollar amount that could convince any five-star to move to the radiant city of Sacramento.—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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More about Bad Bunny's halftime performance Bad Bunny’s scintillating 13-minute halftime spectacle was filled with cultural references, a wedding, and handing one of his new Grammys to a little boy.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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The other scintillating confession comes in the back of an SUV when Ratner drags it out of Melania that her favorite musician is Michael Jackson.—
Amy Nicholson,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sparkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparkling. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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