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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
Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 14 Mar. 2026
Our readers will never tire of this Lowcountry gem’s sparkling harbor, charming historic architecture, and first-rate dining scene.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Someone wearing what appears to be pink sparkling lingerie is seen briefly in the frame.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
In new photos, 17-year-old Maddie Watson posed in a sparkling white prom dress.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
Sweeping views of the sparkling Tyrrhenian Sea.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
Refreshers, made with flat or sparkling water, are also on the menu alongside lemonade, Reviver energy drinks, frozen hot chocolate and baked goods.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
The brand markets more than 20,000 drink combinations, including coffee drinks, shakes, teas, smoothies, infused sparkling waters and energy drinks.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Beyond introduced its first beverage, a sparkling protein drink called Beyond Immerse, in January and plans to release a protein bar this summer.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
In contrast to the gown’s sparkling neutral backdrop, black rhinestones depicting a tranquil mountain forest scene crawled up Hudson’s sides to her chest, around her hips, and down to her knees.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Wunmi Mosaku Wunmi Mosaku absolutely dazzled in a sparkling teal Louis Vuitton dress, custom-made for the first-time nominee, who topped off her exquisite look with a sculptural hairstyle by hairstylist Araxi Lindsey.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 15 Mar. 2026
Kate Hudson is sparkling in blue on the 2026 Academy Awards redcarpet.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Dylan Volantis put the finishing touches on a sparkling start with a scoreless sixth.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 15 Mar. 2026
The gels keep their shape through all manners of squeezing and stretching and feature sparkling glitter in pink, purple, or blue colors.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 13 Mar. 2026
The Mitt left my little glass prep bowls, mini tongs, jiggers, measuring spoons, and thermometer probes sparkling clean.
—Kelsey Jane Youngman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
Imagine stepping onto a quiet stretch of sand, your toes sinking into sugar-white powder, waves lapping gently at the shore, and sunlight sparkling across the turquoise Gulf waters.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
In past years, a lot of the materials used onstage have evoked a sense of luxury, with golden hues and sparkling accents.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 14 Mar. 2026
Our readers will never tire of this Lowcountry gem’s sparkling harbor, charming historic architecture, and first-rate dining scene.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Someone wearing what appears to be pink sparkling lingerie is seen briefly in the frame.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
In new photos, 17-year-old Maddie Watson posed in a sparkling white prom dress.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
Sweeping views of the sparkling Tyrrhenian Sea.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
Refreshers, made with flat or sparkling water, are also on the menu alongside lemonade, Reviver energy drinks, frozen hot chocolate and baked goods.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
The brand markets more than 20,000 drink combinations, including coffee drinks, shakes, teas, smoothies, infused sparkling waters and energy drinks.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Beyond introduced its first beverage, a sparkling protein drink called Beyond Immerse, in January and plans to release a protein bar this summer.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
Wearing his sparkling gold and purple Kobe’s, Payton II made sure to hold his lefthanded follow through as boo’s rained down from the Madison Square Garden crowd.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
In contrast to the gown’s sparkling neutral backdrop, black rhinestones depicting a tranquil mountain forest scene crawled up Hudson’s sides to her chest, around her hips, and down to her knees.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Wunmi Mosaku Wunmi Mosaku absolutely dazzled in a sparkling teal Louis Vuitton dress, custom-made for the first-time nominee, who topped off her exquisite look with a sculptural hairstyle by hairstylist Araxi Lindsey.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 15 Mar. 2026
Kate Hudson is sparkling in blue on the 2026 Academy Awards redcarpet.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Dylan Volantis put the finishing touches on a sparkling start with a scoreless sixth.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 15 Mar. 2026
The gels keep their shape through all manners of squeezing and stretching and feature sparkling glitter in pink, purple, or blue colors.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 13 Mar. 2026
The Mitt left my little glass prep bowls, mini tongs, jiggers, measuring spoons, and thermometer probes sparkling clean.
—Kelsey Jane Youngman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
Imagine stepping onto a quiet stretch of sand, your toes sinking into sugar-white powder, waves lapping gently at the shore, and sunlight sparkling across the turquoise Gulf waters.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparkling
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Meanwhile, Joyce, a reporter stuck doing clickbait listicles for a bubbly Gen Z boss, begins poking around into a story about an exploding crocodile, an unexpected phenomenon that could put our desperately striving protagonists in further jeopardy.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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In the sitcom, Garcia Swisher was McEntire's bubbly teen daughter.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 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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That would be the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, where A-listers gather to drink, dance, and be merry until the early-morning hours.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
9 Mar. 2026
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Eminently rewatchable, Gavin and Stacey is one of the merriest of BBC sitcoms.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The sparklers weren't the only thing dazzling; Hudson finished off the look with a glowing glam that featured a dewy complexion, shimmery eyeshadow, black liner, and a pink lip.—
Tessa Petak,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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Nighttime is ideal for viewing the molten lava from the Halemaʻumaʻu crater, and the best viewing spots of the glowing crater include the Kilauea Overlook, Waldron Ledge and the Devastation Trail parking area.—
Ben Davidson,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Its glittering waters would soon be the backdrop of our flexibility class.—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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Fronting the glittering waters of the Atlantic, the Louis XIII-style promenade is currently undergoing a multi-million-dollar renewal, its granite tiles buffed and smoothed, vegetation planted, and its sea lions by sculptor José Fioravanti returned to their former glory.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Angela Rodriguez, the effervescent operations manager of the boat, talked about how all the crew members were handpicked for not just their familiarity of ribereño traditions and culture but for leading with their hearts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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There was a joyful electricity inside the arena, the effervescent buzz of witnessing high-stakes hoops with none of the anxious tension that normally accompanies a win-or-go-home playoff game.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The energy was radiant, easygoing, alert and nothing short of magical.—
Jennelle Fong
Contributing Photographer,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Regardless of what method is chosen, blush takes center stage to create a radiant glow—and Kate appears to be joining the fun.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Good idea, too, after the absolutely scintillating back-and-forth, forth-and-back spectacle Friday night at Viejas Arena.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Curt Casali was behind the plate for Santos’ scintillating first appearance, but Buster Posey, the Giants’ current president of baseball operations, caught his other two outings that season.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Sparkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparkling. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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