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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
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Gage Jump gave up one hit over seven sparkling innings, and Shea Langeliers and Tyler Soderstrom hit back-to-back homers in a five-run first that sent the Athletics to a 5-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night.
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ABC News,
19 June 2026
Gage Jump gave up one hit over seven sparkling innings, and Shea Langeliers and Tyler Soderstrom hit back-to-back homers in a five-run first that sent the Athletics to a 5-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night.
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CBS News,
18 June 2026
My regular waiter, Ryan, always had a glass of orange juice waiting for me at breakfast; my cabin attendant Sabrine kept my fridge stocked with sparkling water; and bartender Dennis always had my cocktail ready to go for me following dinner.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
Varsha is a pretty, cherubic girl with nut-brown eyes, short black braids and a sparkling smile that lights up her whole face.
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Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
For views of the sparkling Atlantic Ocean form the comfort of your very own private balcony, book a room at the Marriott Hutchson Island Beach Resort, Golf & Marina.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
During the dinner that followed, out in the theatre’s sparkling lobby, Hamrick made a thank-you speech from the second-ring balcony, Eva Perón style.
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Bob Morris,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
The Estate Blanc de Blanc, with its crisp aromas of ripe pear and fresh apple; Brut Rosé sparkling grenache, full of red fruit and raspberry; or the sparkling syrah are frequent favorites.
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Alissa Greenberg,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
It’s been keeping windows sparkling clean since 1936.
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Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
Comedian, actor and writer Zach Noe Towers is having a sparkling breakout moment.
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Ali Lerman,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
The bride-to-be showed off her sparkling new bling again on her Instagram Stories with another playful selfie.
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Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
The startup recently worked with Spindrift on product innovation, which led to the sparkling water company launching a still tea drink.
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Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
For the launch of the collection, Maison Perrier and Rent the Runway have curated their favorite looks from the collection to pair each with a Maison Perrier sparkling water to best fit the vibe.
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Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
Visitors can also rent boats and Jet Skis for the 600-acre sparkling turquoise reservoir at Quail Creek State Park.
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Tamara Gane,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
Though, of course, no one will blame you for upgrading a cup of earl grey for a glass of Louis Roederer served in sparkling Waterford crystal.
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Chadner Navarro,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
Adjective
The life and soul of the party, or the sober companion quietly nursing sparkling water.
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Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Gage Jump gave up one hit over seven sparkling innings, and Shea Langeliers and Tyler Soderstrom hit back-to-back homers in a five-run first that sent the Athletics to a 5-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night.
—
ABC News,
19 June 2026
Gage Jump gave up one hit over seven sparkling innings, and Shea Langeliers and Tyler Soderstrom hit back-to-back homers in a five-run first that sent the Athletics to a 5-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night.
—
CBS News,
18 June 2026
My regular waiter, Ryan, always had a glass of orange juice waiting for me at breakfast; my cabin attendant Sabrine kept my fridge stocked with sparkling water; and bartender Dennis always had my cocktail ready to go for me following dinner.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
Varsha is a pretty, cherubic girl with nut-brown eyes, short black braids and a sparkling smile that lights up her whole face.
—
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
For views of the sparkling Atlantic Ocean form the comfort of your very own private balcony, book a room at the Marriott Hutchson Island Beach Resort, Golf & Marina.
—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
During the dinner that followed, out in the theatre’s sparkling lobby, Hamrick made a thank-you speech from the second-ring balcony, Eva Perón style.
—
Bob Morris,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
The Estate Blanc de Blanc, with its crisp aromas of ripe pear and fresh apple; Brut Rosé sparkling grenache, full of red fruit and raspberry; or the sparkling syrah are frequent favorites.
—
Alissa Greenberg,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
Verb
With the sparkling Sun highlighting your 2nd House of Resources, your practical side asks for clear values and simple, flexible plans for everyday resources this week.
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Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
It’s been keeping windows sparkling clean since 1936.
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Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
Comedian, actor and writer Zach Noe Towers is having a sparkling breakout moment.
—
Ali Lerman,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
The bride-to-be showed off her sparkling new bling again on her Instagram Stories with another playful selfie.
—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
The startup recently worked with Spindrift on product innovation, which led to the sparkling water company launching a still tea drink.
—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
For the launch of the collection, Maison Perrier and Rent the Runway have curated their favorite looks from the collection to pair each with a Maison Perrier sparkling water to best fit the vibe.
—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
Visitors can also rent boats and Jet Skis for the 600-acre sparkling turquoise reservoir at Quail Creek State Park.
—
Tamara Gane,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
Though, of course, no one will blame you for upgrading a cup of earl grey for a glass of Louis Roederer served in sparkling Waterford crystal.
—
Chadner Navarro,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparkling
Adjective
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Its infusion of natural tangerine and vanilla flavors offers an elevated take on plain bubbly water.
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Investors in the bubbly stock market seem to be betting that Warsh and his colleagues will ultimately hold off a rate rise.
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.
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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.
Adjective
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Like most people, Sarnoski grew up with the light hearted stories of Robin Hood and his merry men.
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Our leads will be abandoning the mean streets of New York City for merry old London.
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The pants have close to 6,000 five-star ratings and plenty of glowing reviews to boot.
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Humans of all ages, in fact, stare dazed into glowing screens.
Verb
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Simón’s new film — introspective, often visually breath-stopping, and lensed with glittering coastal beauty by cinematographer Hélène Louvart — premiered at Cannes 2025 in competition, went on to play at myriad festivals, and is only now opening in the United States from Janus Films.
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Sometimes, the streets appear glittering; other times, seedy and dangerous.
Adjective
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Paul Smith’s effervescent show was a refreshing surprise, featuring relaxed tailoring in an appealing seasonal palette of pale tonalities that was cheekily, but cleverly, styled with shirts unbuttoned and ties undone.
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This effervescent combination of gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and sparkling wine is the ultimate patio sipper.
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Teamwork thrives when boundaries are crisp, as the radiant Sun lights your 11th House of Friends in a quincunx to Pluto in your 6th House of Work.
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Buttah Skin Founded by Dorion Renaud, Buttah Skin develops skincare specifically formulated for melanin-rich skin, combining nourishing ingredients with simple routines that promote healthy, radiant complexions.
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That man is none other than Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, whose scintillating seven-save masterpiece against Spain earlier this week has grown his social media follower count from one measured in the thousands to tens of millions in a little more than three days.
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Suffice it to say that the spectacle, while not exactly comparable to watching paint dry, is not always scintillating.
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“Sparkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparkling. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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