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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
Quanta Magazine, 12 June 2026
The Loutrel receives rave reviews for its sparkling cleanliness, inviting atmosphere, and careful attention to details that make the stay feel super special.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
For more than a century, this sparkling blue body of water 90 minutes northwest of Chicago has been a playground for super-rich families.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
My tour began in a small conference room, set with sparkling water and biscuits, where I was led through a thorough PowerPoint presentation about the Swiss asylum system.
—Jessi Jezewska Stevens, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Ragtime star Caissie Levy wowed in a form-fitting blue sparkling dress.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates, hunting for their first home win in their sparkling new Nu Stadium after three ties and a loss, finally got it Sunday night with a 2-0 victory against the Portland Timbers.
—Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
And while local flavors shine, international cuisine is also making its mark, bringing world-class culinary experiences to Bodrum’s sparkling shores.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
While Prince William enjoys a pint of beer, his wife has a preference for sparkling wines.
—Mathilde Engelmann, Vanity Fair, 2 June 2026
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
With eight grams of clean protein packed into each can and zero grams of sugar, the sparkling beverage — made in Fruit Punch, Strawberry Lemon and Peach Mango four-packs — works as a grab-and-go energizer without the chalky texture of pre-workout or a post-caffeine crash.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Though, of course, no one will blame you for upgrading a cup of earl grey for a glass of Louis Roederer served in sparkling Waterford crystal.
—Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
The floor-length number was designed with a plunging V-neck, adorned with sparkling floral appliques.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Piper's go-to cleaning tool for sparkling tile and grout is a regular steam cleaner.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 10 June 2026
Jennifer Lopez dazzled in a sparkling bodysuit and matching thigh-high boots in a new Instagram post.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 June 2026
Opt for sparkling water instead.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Bar manager Chad Matsen, formerly of March and Better Luck Tomorrow, built the menu around Campari, Cynar, amaretto, and the full Italian bitter-and-sparkling canon, but with enough warmth and flexibility that no one feels locked out.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 June 2026
Adjective
For years, the top theory was that water came to our planet via comets — objects made of frozen matter that orbit the sun, often decorated with sparkling tails.
—Quanta Magazine, 12 June 2026
The Loutrel receives rave reviews for its sparkling cleanliness, inviting atmosphere, and careful attention to details that make the stay feel super special.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
For more than a century, this sparkling blue body of water 90 minutes northwest of Chicago has been a playground for super-rich families.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
My tour began in a small conference room, set with sparkling water and biscuits, where I was led through a thorough PowerPoint presentation about the Swiss asylum system.
—Jessi Jezewska Stevens, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Ragtime star Caissie Levy wowed in a form-fitting blue sparkling dress.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates, hunting for their first home win in their sparkling new Nu Stadium after three ties and a loss, finally got it Sunday night with a 2-0 victory against the Portland Timbers.
—Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
And while local flavors shine, international cuisine is also making its mark, bringing world-class culinary experiences to Bodrum’s sparkling shores.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
While Prince William enjoys a pint of beer, his wife has a preference for sparkling wines.
—Mathilde Engelmann, Vanity Fair, 2 June 2026
Verb
This cool pearl blonde glimmers against a buttery backdrop for a sparkling champagne effect.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
With eight grams of clean protein packed into each can and zero grams of sugar, the sparkling beverage — made in Fruit Punch, Strawberry Lemon and Peach Mango four-packs — works as a grab-and-go energizer without the chalky texture of pre-workout or a post-caffeine crash.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Though, of course, no one will blame you for upgrading a cup of earl grey for a glass of Louis Roederer served in sparkling Waterford crystal.
—Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
The floor-length number was designed with a plunging V-neck, adorned with sparkling floral appliques.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Piper's go-to cleaning tool for sparkling tile and grout is a regular steam cleaner.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 10 June 2026
Jennifer Lopez dazzled in a sparkling bodysuit and matching thigh-high boots in a new Instagram post.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 June 2026
Opt for sparkling water instead.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Bar manager Chad Matsen, formerly of March and Better Luck Tomorrow, built the menu around Campari, Cynar, amaretto, and the full Italian bitter-and-sparkling canon, but with enough warmth and flexibility that no one feels locked out.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparkling
Adjective
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Bake for 45 minutes or until peaches are bubbly and crust is golden.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
16 June 2026
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Cover tightly with aluminum foil, and bake until mixture is bubbly around the edges and pork chops are done, about 50 minutes.—
Torie Cox,
Southern Living,
13 June 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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Our leads will be abandoning the mean streets of New York City for merry old London.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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Starr and his band of merry men would deliver a 100-minute-plus show that was filled with 22 great tunes that most everyone in the house knew by heart.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Cellphone footage shows two glowing red orbs floating across the sky.—
Collin Binkley,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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Speaking about the division race during the teams series this week, New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns offered a glowing assessment of the rival club that has become one of the National League’s toughest opponents.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
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In the herb garden beside her home on Colorado Avenue, Cathi Murray digs through the soil and pulls out two glittering black rocks.—
Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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An Indigenous couple pay a visit to another makeshift cross, mist rises from a waterfall, and mountains rear up, first green, then brown, and finally glittering white.—
Susan Tallman,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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This effervescent combination of gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and sparkling wine is the ultimate patio sipper.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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The space itself is decked out with giant round light fixtures and orbs that are nearly effervescent, a fitting reflection of the bar's Champagne-forward drinks program.—
Tanya Edwards,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 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,
18 June 2026
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Dreamstick Cream Blush is a lightweight, buildable cream blush designed to give a fresh, radiant flush.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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The expectations for the USA are not huge for this tournament – just ask Gary Lineker – but a scintillating performance such as what took place on SoFi Stadium’s turf on Friday night is something that will exhilarate soccer fans and the soccer-curious around the country.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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As the Derby unfolded and Golden Tempo executed the gameplan, her dedication delivered a scintillating sculpture.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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“Sparkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparkling. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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