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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
Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
Among their uses, Linde’s gases create the fizz in sparkling waters, provide respiratory support to hospital patients, and help lasers etch billions of tiny transistors onto artificial intelligence chips.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 9 May 2026
Baseball has a number of high-quality minor-league parks such as the ones in Lake Elsinore, Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino, Stockton and the sparkling new facility in Ontario.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Instead, following an epic collapse, Miami remained winless in its first four games at its sparkling new home.
—Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Anika Reed Naomi Osaka gave a wink to the body with her look, a sultry and sparkling red dress with anatomical features carved out in crystals.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 5 May 2026
Hailey Bieber catches up with Sabrina Carpenter, who appeared to be showing off her sparkling headpiece.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
This wasn’t one of Randle’s sparkling performances.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 5 May 2026
The picture was of about four dozen floral design teacups, and the video showed her dancing in a short sparkling dress.
—Sossy Dombourian, NBC news, 4 May 2026
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Adult tickets for the Saturday Starlight Adventures excursions are $139 and include a complimentary charcuterie box and a glass of Champagne or sparkling cider.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Spring is here and with it, a new set of sparkling constellations rises to prominence!
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 May 2026
Bibby helped Sac State set home attendance records in their sparkling new venue, the Pavilion, which overflowed with 3,000 fans for every home game.
—Joe Davidson
may 7, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
The sparkling stone matched her light blue eyes, and Nicole Kidman wore a lookalike piece while playing the star opposite Javier Bardem as Arnaz in the 2021 biopic Being the Ricardos.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
Texture choices like sparkling water and ice change how the drink feels to sip.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Then, after the meal, my shoes came back—sparkling clean.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
This beverage is made from the juice of tropical lychee, which is known for its hints of grape, pear, and watermelon, and sparkling water.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
Adjective
The venue was a casually magnificent stone building, constructed in the fifteenth century as a Dominican convent, on a promontory overlooking a sparkling bay.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
Among their uses, Linde’s gases create the fizz in sparkling waters, provide respiratory support to hospital patients, and help lasers etch billions of tiny transistors onto artificial intelligence chips.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 9 May 2026
Baseball has a number of high-quality minor-league parks such as the ones in Lake Elsinore, Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino, Stockton and the sparkling new facility in Ontario.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Instead, following an epic collapse, Miami remained winless in its first four games at its sparkling new home.
—Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Anika Reed Naomi Osaka gave a wink to the body with her look, a sultry and sparkling red dress with anatomical features carved out in crystals.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 5 May 2026
Hailey Bieber catches up with Sabrina Carpenter, who appeared to be showing off her sparkling headpiece.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
This wasn’t one of Randle’s sparkling performances.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 5 May 2026
The picture was of about four dozen floral design teacups, and the video showed her dancing in a short sparkling dress.
—Sossy Dombourian, NBC news, 4 May 2026
Verb
Plants produce large, rounded flowerheads from late summer to fall in sparkling pink, purple, and rose-red hues, providing a late season source of nectar to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Adult tickets for the Saturday Starlight Adventures excursions are $139 and include a complimentary charcuterie box and a glass of Champagne or sparkling cider.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Spring is here and with it, a new set of sparkling constellations rises to prominence!
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 May 2026
Bibby helped Sac State set home attendance records in their sparkling new venue, the Pavilion, which overflowed with 3,000 fans for every home game.
—Joe Davidson
may 7, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
The sparkling stone matched her light blue eyes, and Nicole Kidman wore a lookalike piece while playing the star opposite Javier Bardem as Arnaz in the 2021 biopic Being the Ricardos.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
Texture choices like sparkling water and ice change how the drink feels to sip.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Then, after the meal, my shoes came back—sparkling clean.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
This beverage is made from the juice of tropical lychee, which is known for its hints of grape, pear, and watermelon, and sparkling water.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparkling
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Read on as drink pros spill about buzzy, bubbly highballs and how to add them to your happy hour menu this season.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2026
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Bake until filling is bubbly and thickened, about 1 hour, shielding edges as needed to prevent over-browning.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
3 May 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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The picture’s eclectic cast, which included Anouk Aimée, Greta Scacchi and Maximilian Schell (with cameos by Faye Dunaway, Holly Hunter and Jeff Goldblum), swirled its merry way across the grand event in search of romance, fame and the ever-elusive movie deal.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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But in the cycling ecosystem, the Rockets are still minnows, a bunch of merry men with a camera — up against teams funded by international business conglomerates and nation states.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Brilliant knots of newborn stars, dark rivers of dust and glowing cavities carved by stellar winds combine to create a vivid portrait of galaxies in constant motion.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
11 May 2026
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Webb’s Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) also reveals the cooler dust spread across the galaxy, glowing at longer wavelengths and shown in blue.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
Verb
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The heels accompanied a little black dress and double-breasted blazer with a glittering brooch at the lapel.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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The fashion is already as glittering as ever, with jury member Demi Moore, along with fellow actors Jane Fonda and Maika Monroe all arriving for opening night dripping in sequins.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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The band – the effervescent Stefani, bassist Tony Kanal, drummer Adrian Young, guitarist Tom Dumont and two prodigiously talented utility players on horns, keyboards and backing vocals – landed at the technological unicorn of a venue May 6 for the first of an 18-show residency.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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The tablets are effervescent and dissolve in water to create a low-calorie electrolyte drink positioned for daily hydration and endurance support rather than as a high-sugar sports drink replacement.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Michalle is petite, good-natured, and very pretty, with dark eyes and a radiant smile.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Tay Lautner and Kelly Rizzo are radiant at The Dear Media x Pinterest VIP Creator Dinner in Los Angeles.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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The first leg was scintillating, and neither manager intends the second to be any different.—
Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
5 May 2026
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The ever-expanding lineup finds a trio of scintillating headliners and a number of intriguing undercards to headline a festival with a mission of promoting gender equality in the music industry, and showcasing local and regional women and fem-presenting musicians and artists.—
Aaron Davis,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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“Sparkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparkling. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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