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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
Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
Standouts include the Well Manoeuvred Monk (NA tequila, cucumber, mint, verjus, pineapple and sparkling water) and Tell Me Something Good (NA aperitif, prickly pear, coconut water, verjus and tonic).
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026
In another shot, Cerny and Bartl held hands and offered a closer look at her sparkling ring.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Le Constellation, a bar in the resort town of Crans-Montana, Switzerland, posted the video on YouTube showing waitresses in helmets moving through the dark, crowded club carrying bottles topped with sparkling candles.
—Emma Bussey , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Fizz Champagne & Bubbles Bar offers seven drink options for happy hour, including French sparkling blanc de blanc, pinot noir, sauvignon blanc and chardonnay.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 2, Sacbee.com, 2 Jan. 2026
In a world of a million water options—sparkling, flavored, and about a zillion combinations of the two—my husband and I have a special place in our hearts (and our refrigerator) for coconut water.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
Everything is immaculately landscaped, with views pulling your gaze to water on both sides of the islet–a sparkling sapphire and turquoise canvas that morphs and deepens in tone throughout the day.
—Terry Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
The Wisconsin county chose a sparkling cherry to welcome in the new year as a way to boost travel in the winter season and also create a celebration with locals, Ellie Soderberg-Guger of the Sister Bay Information Center told USA TODAY.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 28 Dec. 2025
Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
Turner paired her sleek black mules with a sparkling metallic skirt and top set from Self-Portrait and a long black coat from Fforme.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
Where to buy Shirley Temple sodas, sparkling water Interested in getting your hands on one of the premade Shirley Temples?
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Instead of sparkling scripts, the pair produced stories that never made it past an editorial conference.
—Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
Both are absolutely sparkling in their own way.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Once things turn around, April and beyond bring sparkling opportunities in many of the most heartfelt parts of life, as well as financial and career sectors.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
The beautiful smell of Marriott’s signature scent is both inspiring and mysterious, blended with top notes of cassis, sparkling Fuji apple, grapefruit, cyclamen, paired with the subtle notes of pink jasmine, rose, lily of the valley, mountain sage, white cedar, and pale musk.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
Avoid fizzy drinks like sodas and sparkling water.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Amélie Huynh, fragrance developer and CEO of D’Orsay, adds that aldehydes, which have a soapy, sparkling quality, are also present in many skin scents, in addition to creamy, low-profile vanilla and orange blossom notes.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
Standouts include the Well Manoeuvred Monk (NA tequila, cucumber, mint, verjus, pineapple and sparkling water) and Tell Me Something Good (NA aperitif, prickly pear, coconut water, verjus and tonic).
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026
In another shot, Cerny and Bartl held hands and offered a closer look at her sparkling ring.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Le Constellation, a bar in the resort town of Crans-Montana, Switzerland, posted the video on YouTube showing waitresses in helmets moving through the dark, crowded club carrying bottles topped with sparkling candles.
—Emma Bussey , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Fizz Champagne & Bubbles Bar offers seven drink options for happy hour, including French sparkling blanc de blanc, pinot noir, sauvignon blanc and chardonnay.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 2, Sacbee.com, 2 Jan. 2026
In a world of a million water options—sparkling, flavored, and about a zillion combinations of the two—my husband and I have a special place in our hearts (and our refrigerator) for coconut water.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
Everything is immaculately landscaped, with views pulling your gaze to water on both sides of the islet–a sparkling sapphire and turquoise canvas that morphs and deepens in tone throughout the day.
—Terry Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
The Wisconsin county chose a sparkling cherry to welcome in the new year as a way to boost travel in the winter season and also create a celebration with locals, Ellie Soderberg-Guger of the Sister Bay Information Center told USA TODAY.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 28 Dec. 2025
Verb
Per its Sotheby's auction listing, scrolls of diamonds are interrupted by sparkling floral motifs, while a romantic heart emblem sits at the center.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
Turner paired her sleek black mules with a sparkling metallic skirt and top set from Self-Portrait and a long black coat from Fforme.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
Where to buy Shirley Temple sodas, sparkling water Interested in getting your hands on one of the premade Shirley Temples?
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Instead of sparkling scripts, the pair produced stories that never made it past an editorial conference.
—Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
Both are absolutely sparkling in their own way.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Once things turn around, April and beyond bring sparkling opportunities in many of the most heartfelt parts of life, as well as financial and career sectors.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
The beautiful smell of Marriott’s signature scent is both inspiring and mysterious, blended with top notes of cassis, sparkling Fuji apple, grapefruit, cyclamen, paired with the subtle notes of pink jasmine, rose, lily of the valley, mountain sage, white cedar, and pale musk.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
Avoid fizzy drinks like sodas and sparkling water.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparkling
Adjective
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Soft pinks and greens are in full bloom in the new DOFTRIPS collection, along with bubbly shapes and delicate glass accents.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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Book fans will notice several changes to the plot and locales in the movie (streaming on Netflix), but the story remains an enjoyable, bubbly rom-com.—
Tiffany Kelly,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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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Besides its prominent cloud belts, Jupiter's greatest telescopic treasure are its four Galilean moons that run a merry race with each other around the planet, changing their respective positions from hour to hour and night to night.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The residents were excited to see both, but the real dog hopped down and went on its merry way, while Jennie stuck around to be snuggled.—
Rena Goldman,
EverydayHealth.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Glow-in-the-dark outsoles represent glowing engine headers, and the shoe’s color-shifting eggplant purple upper takes a page from custom car wraps.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
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On Monday, the actress uploaded a new selfie showing off her glowing complexion.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The song eventually escalates into a lecherous, breathless, glittering climax of incandescent synthesizers and melodic moans—an erotic asphyxiation depicted as utterly glorious.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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Snider, a senior, has glittering credentials, including placing second at the state championships competing at 140 pounds a year ago.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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And in a display of his effervescent showmanship, Malinin just might pull out a backflip.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Biologica’s effervescent sachet delivers everything a woman needs (vitamins, minerals, botanicals, probiotics, and electrolytes) for any stage in her life, from perimenopause to postmenopause.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
3 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The radiant tint adds just a touch of glow to the skin—mimicking a post-facial radiance—that doesn’t look glittery or emphasize texture.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
16 Jan. 2026
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Look towards the constellation Taurus in the early morning hours for this shower’s radiant point.—
Michael d'Estries,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Deluxe rooms are spacious with neutral, textured wallpaper, soft wall-to-wall turquoise-green carpet, and panoramic windows framing a scintillating Shinjuku (or, with luck, Mount Fuji on the horizon).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
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There are a few genuinely scintillating moments on Light-Years, though.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
8 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sparkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparkling. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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