SPARKLING Synonyms: 151 Similar and Opposite Words

sparkling 1 of 2

adjective

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

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

Adjective

More light and access to the home’s back garden and its sparkling swimming pool were added throughout the home. — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026 Dunkin' also has a new Berry Clementine Refresher, which can be made with green tea, black tea, lemonade, oat milk, protein milk or sparkling water. — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 Nightcap is a deliciously addictive gourmand, blending cozy vanilla and rich woods with sparkling ginger and cardamom for a spicy-sweet twist. — Allure Editors, Allure, 31 Aug. 2026 The sparkling personality of Israa lights up One in a Million, the Oscar-contending documentary that won two awards at Sundance, including the directing award for Itab Azzam and Jack Macinnes. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026 According to British Vogue, Anne wore Queen Mary’s Fringe Tiara—the same sparkling heirloom her mother, Queen Elizabeth II, had borrowed for her 1947 wedding to Prince Phillip. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026 Tucked between the sparkling Atlantic and South Carolina’s tranquil waterways, North Myrtle Beach checks all the boxes for your next getaway. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026 Repetitive motifs in various shapes were her trademark, resembling netting, swirls or worms, but most often dots, dancing proudly on her canvases or as sparkling balls or dots of light in her installations in all their vibrant, psychedelic glory. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 The evidence suggests that back then a thicker, ancient atmosphere sheltered flowing streams and sparkling lakes. — Ashwin R. Vasavada, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

Verb

The ban covers sparkling grape wine, malt beer, rice wine or sake, Irish and Scotch whiskies, and pisco and singani – as long as they are packaged. — Fritz Farrow, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026 Underneath a sparkling 64-arm crystal chandelier, the two tallied long rallies with Osaka ultimately taking the win. — Paul Chi, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 In videos shared on TikTok over the weekend, Nash’s wife Jessica Betts surprised her by proposing once again with a sparkling six-carat diamond engagement ring. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 31 Aug. 2026 The jeweler recently posted up-close photos of the ring on Instagram, as well as a snap of Lee wearing a white veil and kissing Posty’s head while showing off the sparkling rock on her finger to the camera. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026 The small table was crowded with bottles of sparkling San Pellegrino and fancy saucières filled with every sauce and condiment on offer. — Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 Milwaukee's Hoan Bridge lit up in sparkling pink Tuesday night in honor of Parton. — Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2026 The Giggly Squad co-host, 33, is partnering with Maison Perrier to host an Amazon Live takeover on the topic of modern romance, in honor of its new French Kiss sparkling water. — Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 All that is chilly enough, except the okroshka at Elena’s is also served in a sparkling bowl made of solid ice. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparkling

Adjective

The shop’s 12 bubbly livestream hosts have turned into micro-celebrities.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
This dynamic complements the friendly camaraderie between Maki and Omura, the former of whom is a bubbly girl and the latter a more laidback, blue-skinned male humanoid with horns.

— George Yang, Space.com, 1 Sep. 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

The hotel itself is staffed by a small but merry cadre of Lost Boys whose endearing mix of irreverence and can-doism gives the hotel its cool, devil-may-care personality.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
Rounding up his merry men of Sherwood Forest, and his Maid Marian (Olivia de Havilland), Robin goes about resisting John’s rule and securing Richard’s throne.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of merry

Verb

This face serum brightens and evens skin tone, fights free radicals, supports collagen production and softens the look of fine lines and wrinkles for glowing, healthy-looking skin.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
Still, given the national attention given last winter to the air conditioning not working properly in an Angel Stadium weight room, Neto said the evaluation from the Rams’ locker room was glowing.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of glowing

Verb

Inside the Teatro la Fenice, gilded Rococo interiors and lavish gold decor framed the film with glittering allure, adding a dramatic subtext to its rags-to-riches storyline.

— Caitlin White, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026
The lobby feels like a stately mansion, with hardwood floors, dual curved staircases, and glittering chandeliers.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of glittering

Adjective

Different perspective Matthew is typically a high-energy, effervescent and extroverted kid.

— Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
The gregarious and media-savvy Hilton has been waging an energetic and effervescent run for governor, with multiple appearances a day and frequent updates to his cheeky social media accounts.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of effervescent

Adjective

The cost to view the fourth-ever WNBA matchup between Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark from the upper deck — less than a week after the scintillating third meeting in Indianapolis — was not overly prohibitive.

— Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 21 Aug. 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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