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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
Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Mixing sparkling water with dry white wine and a bit of peach brandy turns this summer sangria into the drink of the summer.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
The sparkling walls were sheets of aluminum foil hung by the production designer to bounce colored light around the room.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
The Blanc de Blancs, meanwhile, nods to Wente’s 1981 revival of the Cresta Blanca estate as a sparkling wine facility.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Starring Penélope Cruz, the film debuted Thursday evening at the Cannes to a rapturous 20-minute ovation and some sparkling responses.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 23 May 2026
The water is so clear, in fact, that Lake Jocassee is a go-to destination for divers because what lies beneath the surface of these sparkling waters is even more fascinating.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
The halter-neck number also featured strips of sparkling crystals, which dripped off of the bodice and skirt.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 22 May 2026
Testing has found measurable levels of PFAS in some bottled sparkling waters.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 20 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
The Diablos’ emergence showed with three sparkling defensive plays and a lead going into the bottom of the fifth inning.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 31 May 2026
The sparkling pinnacle of European soccer’s elite club competition will be a far cry from the bumpy pitches and concrete terracing of England’s non-league the goalkeeper once graced.
—Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Akin to a Aperol Spritz, this extra refreshing, sparkling cocktail uses elderflower liqueur, lemon, and mint in lieu of the orange flavors.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
The Bellini, the refreshing Italian drink made with sparkling Prosecco and white peach puree, is synonymous with the Cipriani family name.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Suddenly, the undulating fields are sparkling in the moist air, redolent with the incongruous scents of peat and political oppression.
—Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
The same ring is still sparkling there today, among many others stacked on nearly each finger.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 28 May 2026
Osaka’s entrance showcased the athlete clad in black, akin to a formal gown with sleeveless design and sparkling details throughout.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Adjective
O’Bryant’s edit is lively and sparkling, bringing a certain element of humor while also demonstrating in montages the desperation that leads Niki down this path.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Mixing sparkling water with dry white wine and a bit of peach brandy turns this summer sangria into the drink of the summer.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
The sparkling walls were sheets of aluminum foil hung by the production designer to bounce colored light around the room.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
The Blanc de Blancs, meanwhile, nods to Wente’s 1981 revival of the Cresta Blanca estate as a sparkling wine facility.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Starring Penélope Cruz, the film debuted Thursday evening at the Cannes to a rapturous 20-minute ovation and some sparkling responses.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 23 May 2026
The water is so clear, in fact, that Lake Jocassee is a go-to destination for divers because what lies beneath the surface of these sparkling waters is even more fascinating.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
The halter-neck number also featured strips of sparkling crystals, which dripped off of the bodice and skirt.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 22 May 2026
Testing has found measurable levels of PFAS in some bottled sparkling waters.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 20 May 2026
Verb
Still and sparkling water comes from an in-house purification plant.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
The Diablos’ emergence showed with three sparkling defensive plays and a lead going into the bottom of the fifth inning.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 31 May 2026
The sparkling pinnacle of European soccer’s elite club competition will be a far cry from the bumpy pitches and concrete terracing of England’s non-league the goalkeeper once graced.
—Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Akin to a Aperol Spritz, this extra refreshing, sparkling cocktail uses elderflower liqueur, lemon, and mint in lieu of the orange flavors.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
The Bellini, the refreshing Italian drink made with sparkling Prosecco and white peach puree, is synonymous with the Cipriani family name.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Suddenly, the undulating fields are sparkling in the moist air, redolent with the incongruous scents of peat and political oppression.
—Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
The same ring is still sparkling there today, among many others stacked on nearly each finger.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 28 May 2026
Osaka’s entrance showcased the athlete clad in black, akin to a formal gown with sleeveless design and sparkling details throughout.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparkling
Adjective
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Mika Abdalla’s Allie Hayes is the bubbly bestie of Season 1 lead Hannah.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
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Head to Pleasanton’s Museum on Main to start this country fest-meets-everything bubbly celebration.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
27 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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For glowing skin, get the plumping thirst relief facial, which involves a nori algae mask and organic marine products only found at Shangri-La Boracay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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From its glowing critical reception to its significant awards recognition, the series resonated with UK audiences in a way that felt truly profound.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
1 June 2026
Verb
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One butcher joined the march with the longest carving fork Ursula had ever seen, twin tines glittering sharp overhead.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Through the revolving door is the famous Grand Promenade—a wide walkway down to the sea, blue and glittering beyond the low white building of Eden-Roc, which discreetly houses three restaurants, six bars, the Pavilion suites and the poolside.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Today, Nakonechna is quick-witted and effervescent, her laughter loud and sudden.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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In late April, a group of women with jangly earrings and effervescent energy sat in a beer garden in San Antonio with plastic cups of red wine in front of them.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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There’s no point postulating a soul that might rise beyond the reach of artificial illumination, because the very vault of the Universe is inscribed with radiant diagrams.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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Ciara Miller is radiant at the DSW Collaboration Launch Event in New York City on May 27.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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The production’s hallmarks are the acting performances that are mostly quite strong, along with some scintillating technical aspects that affirm the show’s dystopian aims, unified smartly by Lisa Mallette’s active direction.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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The withholding in the scene and separation by a body of water makes their evident attraction even more scintillating.—
Sarah Wang,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sparkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparkling. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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