sparkling 1 of 2

adjective

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as in bubbly

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as in gleaming

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as in merry

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sparkling

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verb

present participle of sparkle
1
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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2
as in glittering
to shoot forth bursts of light the crystal sparkled in the sunlight

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Recent Examples of sparkling
Adjective
Secret Bay, Dominica Sustainability meets luxury in Dominica, where this retreat offers 27 chic villas, either secreted within the rainforest or overlooking the sparkling Caribbean. — Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 Watering Plants Club soda, unlike seltzer or sparkling water, contains minerals to give it more flavor and more fizz. — Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 7 July 2026 There were plenty more boots worn during the tour of this sparkling variety, some monochrome, some gradient. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 July 2026 Your 9th House of Exploration surges as the sparkling Sun energizes it, while difficult Saturn in your 6th House of Daily Routine squares your plans. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2026 American sparkling wine has come a long way in a very short period of time with winemakers crafting award-winning world class expressions that rival those with centuries of winemaking craft. — Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 The disposable wand purifies red, white and sparkling wines while enhancing the natural taste, aroma and color of the wine. — ABC News, 29 June 2026 Lizzo dazzled in a sheer brown gown with sparkling embellishments by Christian Cowan. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 The brand is most-celebrated for icons like Delina, a sparkling rose, and Valaya, a whisper-soft, powdery musk. — Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 27 June 2026
Verb
Spray and wipe away with a soft cloth for sparkling clean results. — Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 7 July 2026 As part of the number, Grande tosses a sparkling pink ship’s wheel high into the air before catching it. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026 Meanwhile, Gigi Hadid made a statement in a bold pink Wiederhoeft gown that Elle Woods would die over, and Selena Gomez showed out in sparkling gold Oscar de la Renta and Chopard jewels. — Lizzie Logan, Glamour, 4 July 2026 Stash your sparkling gems with care in this jewelry armoire that’s under $100 and will look decorative on your dresser. — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026 Cloudy, lightly sparkling and only available during harvest, Sturm gives wine lovers a fleeting glimpse of fermentation while celebrating one of Austria’s oldest traditions. — Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Lina’s road trip across Tuscany features sparkling prose and a world of secret romances, art, and hidden bakeries. — Toby Rose, Parents, 30 June 2026 While the bodice of the dress was mostly fitted, the skirt had a flowing quality with sheer, sparkling details. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 June 2026 The acid in vinegar will help cut through soap scum on glass and acrylic doors, resulting in a sparkling shine. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparkling
  1. bubbly
  2. gleaming
  3. merry
  4. glowing
  5. glittering
  6. effervescent
  7. radiant
  8. scintillating
Adjective
  • Leo confides in the shark to process a confusing world until the spirited and bubbly au pair Anya (Bakalova) bursts into their lives.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026
  • The drink is bubbly and crisp, with that familiar tang, reminiscent of apple cider vinegar, that’s common in most kombucha varieties.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
Definition of bubbly
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of gleaming
Adjective
  • Some may argue that the more the merrier applies as much to advocacy for social justice as to anything else.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 28 June 2026
  • When former President Barack Obama addressed the massive, merry crowd at the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony on June 18, a few lines landed like a balm.
    — Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
Definition of merry
Verb
  • In February 2004, Hargitay was glowing alongside Hermann at the Writers Guild Awards.
    — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
  • While the show continued as scheduled, spectators could only see colors glowing through the marine fog.
    — Evgenia Anastasakos, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of glowing
Verb
  • Here medieval villages and glittering marinas lie in perfect harmony.
    — Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Boosted by a block heel, the shoes were coordinated with her Versace look including a gold bustier, glittering purple shorts and a purple jacket.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
Definition of glittering
Adjective
  • For the past half-decade, evilgiane and his Surf Gang collective have had their hands all over the quirkiest and most effervescent sounds of rap’s underground and mainstream.
    — Oba Awolowo, Pitchfork, 3 July 2026
  • But true lambrusco, made in the Italian province of Emilia-Romagna is dry, bracing and delicately effervescent.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of effervescent
Adjective
  • As the radiant Sun spotlights your 2nd House of Resources, authoritative Saturn in your 11th House of Friends squares it, pressing you to define fair participation.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2026
  • Night Light® is a handsome, compact variety, producing radiant golden foliage that takes on bronze and chartreuse hues in winter.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
Definition of radiant
Adjective
  • The 19-year-old Bulgarian was runner-up in Formula 3 last year and has made a scintillating start to his Formula 2 career, scoring four wins in the opening six rounds.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • The action-adventure heist flick was directed by Guy Ritchie who has a knack for making scintillating cinema.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of scintillating

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