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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
Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Demi Engemann preferred sparkling water, sugar-free coconut, sugar-free raspberry, sugar-free pineapple and coconut cream.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
With the sparkling setting and incredible food, the Supper Club works its own kind of magic.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Topo Chico, the cult-favorite sparkling mineral water owned by Coca-Cola, has been largely unavailable nationwide since February as the company upgrades facilities at its source in Mexico, with supply not expected to return until late 2026.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Back in September, Elizabeth made a sparkling entrance at the National Television Awards in London, England.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
The worrying thing for England right now is that, just as Tuchel said, none of their attacking players apart from Kane are in sparkling form.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The governor, who has largely enjoyed an untarnished image of good vibes and sparkling charisma, must now face a reality check.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2026
Max Fried permitted only three singles in seven sparkling innings, Giancarlo Stanton drove in two runs and the New York Yankees beat the Seattle Mariners 5-0 on Tuesday night.
—CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Jerry & Krista Slater, AJC.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Quentin Tarantino’s outrageous revisionist Western is wildly over-the-top, combining the director’s penchant for gratuitous violence and sparkling dialogue with a story that’s pleasingly labyrinthine but nothing if not schlocky.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
The sparkling water trick alone is worth the curiosity tap.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Kate started her motherhood journey on a sparkling note.
—Adrianne Reece, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
Both of these qualities can make the water appear sparkling blue.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026
Nothing freshens a room up quite like sparkling baseboards and walls.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 7 Apr. 2026
The sparkling Sun in your 9th House of Exploration squares cheery Jupiter in your 12th House of Rest, pitting adventure against recovery.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Among the sparkling gowns and bouffant wigs are a still-growing selection from Heklina’s own collection, donated in the past year by the performer’s close friend and executor Nancy French.
—Tony Bravo, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Refreshers can be ordered in both still and sparkling versions, accommodating afternoons that could use a bit of effervescence.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Demi Engemann preferred sparkling water, sugar-free coconut, sugar-free raspberry, sugar-free pineapple and coconut cream.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
With the sparkling setting and incredible food, the Supper Club works its own kind of magic.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Topo Chico, the cult-favorite sparkling mineral water owned by Coca-Cola, has been largely unavailable nationwide since February as the company upgrades facilities at its source in Mexico, with supply not expected to return until late 2026.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Back in September, Elizabeth made a sparkling entrance at the National Television Awards in London, England.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
The worrying thing for England right now is that, just as Tuchel said, none of their attacking players apart from Kane are in sparkling form.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The governor, who has largely enjoyed an untarnished image of good vibes and sparkling charisma, must now face a reality check.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2026
Max Fried permitted only three singles in seven sparkling innings, Giancarlo Stanton drove in two runs and the New York Yankees beat the Seattle Mariners 5-0 on Tuesday night.
—CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
This style is ideal for sipping on ice, perhaps with a splash of sparkling water and a lemon twist.
—Jerry & Krista Slater, AJC.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Quentin Tarantino’s outrageous revisionist Western is wildly over-the-top, combining the director’s penchant for gratuitous violence and sparkling dialogue with a story that’s pleasingly labyrinthine but nothing if not schlocky.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
The sparkling water trick alone is worth the curiosity tap.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Kate started her motherhood journey on a sparkling note.
—Adrianne Reece, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
Both of these qualities can make the water appear sparkling blue.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026
Nothing freshens a room up quite like sparkling baseboards and walls.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 7 Apr. 2026
The sparkling Sun in your 9th House of Exploration squares cheery Jupiter in your 12th House of Rest, pitting adventure against recovery.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Among the sparkling gowns and bouffant wigs are a still-growing selection from Heklina’s own collection, donated in the past year by the performer’s close friend and executor Nancy French.
—Tony Bravo, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparkling
Adjective
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Max initially dismisses Becky, a college dropout turned temp, as a bubbly simpleton, far below his intellectual rank.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
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Overall, this combination of soft, complex malt with good hop character that’s strong but not too assertively bitter is dry, spicy, fruity and highly bubbly and carbonated.—
Jay R. Brooks,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 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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Using Too Many Small Bins The more bins, the merrier?—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Mau's reckless band of merry men inevitably leave a trail of bodies in their wake, leading police captain Brander Lawson (Wagner Moura) to investigate the criminal takeover of Janix.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Auroras are typically easiest to see after full darkness sets in and before dawn, when the sky is darkest and solar particles interacting with Earth's magnetic field create glowing arcs and shimmering curtains of light.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Their evident fondness for one another, glowing warmly alongside all their sniping and whispering and eye-rolling, allows all the nightmares in Big Mistakes to feel like a lark rather than an incipient calamity.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In addition to the many excursions on offer, including horseback riding, hiking with a local guide, and kayaking, an afternoon is well-spent around A Mandria’s large, glittering pool overlooking the Ortolo Valley.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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Restless in the Florida Keys, Etta dreams of a life in Miami’s glittering, sub-tropical kingdom.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Born from the embers of the eighties band Talulah Gosh, Heavenly, led by the singer and guitarist Amelia Fletcher, shuffled forward with her riffy, effervescent playing style, gradually growing more sophisticated across four LPs and an EP, without any loss of buoyancy.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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But upstairs, that's where guests will be treated to a refined multi-course tasting menu that aims to show off Weeks' classical training, evident in a menu that is effervescent with Southern and Creole flavors, polished off with a bit of French finesse.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Find a bench and sit among the radiant flowers, ponds and chirping birds.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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Still, collagen coffee can be a morning pick-me-up that can improve skin, hair, nails, joints, bones, gut health, and more for a radiant glow.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Dembélé scored a scintillating volley against Toulouse in the French league on Friday and seems to be peaking at the right time.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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And this one comes with the luxury of watching one of basketball’s most scintillating talents.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Sparkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparkling. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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