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Recent Examples of sparkly
The door opened and Miles descended, immediately setting the tone with her outfit, a puffy, sparkly white dress with a matching ribbon tied in her braids, not unlike what a bride-to-be might wear for her bachelorette party.
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Danielle Dorsey,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
The shoes are crafted with four scalloped straps that wrap the front of the foot, and are decorated with rows of sparkly crystals.
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Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
Angela George, Argus Leader Palisades State Park Palisades State Park in South Dakota is known for its towering Sioux quartzite rock formations, sparkly waterfalls and family-friendly trails.
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Usa Today Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
And methinks the mystery driving this sparkly debut would translate well onto a proscenium.
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Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Danielle Dorsey,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
The shoes are crafted with four scalloped straps that wrap the front of the foot, and are decorated with rows of sparkly crystals.
—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
Angela George, Argus Leader Palisades State Park Palisades State Park in South Dakota is known for its towering Sioux quartzite rock formations, sparkly waterfalls and family-friendly trails.
—
Usa Today Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
And methinks the mystery driving this sparkly debut would translate well onto a proscenium.
—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparkly
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From glassware and accessories to kitchen tabletop and home decor, these functional yet giftable pieces combine cheerful patterns, playful details and practical use.
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For the most part, the Croatia and England fans were a happy, cheerful bunch, sporting their teams colors, chanting happy tunes and enjoying the unique experience.
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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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After New Year’s our mother dumps it, with all the glossy families and chirpy letters, in the trash.
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Also in residence is roommate Susie (Thaddea Graham), a chirpy cosplayer — and coincidentally Jinx’s biggest fan — whose skills will become valuable as Margo, needing cash, sets off into the world of OnlyFans.
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Earthfoam’s Organic Mattress is a smart pick for anyone who wants a more eco-friendly mattress with a buoyant latex feel.
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In March, during their final match in Uzbekistan before the World Cup, the atmosphere was loud, buoyant and joyous.
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At Tapasake, a Peruvian-Japanese, indoor-outdoor restaurant, a DJ provides an upbeat soundtrack for pool deck dining on top of The Link.
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As a result, Newell is upbeat about fall.
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Wasn’t the entire point of season two making both the audience and Ted realize all the ways in which his ultra-chipper attitude and impenetrable optimism were a mask for decades of repressed sadness?
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The chipper Brydon, recommitted to his family after his infidelities in the second installment, is enjoying greater professional success.
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Tree was recognizable for his bright fashion, mullet haircut with prominent bangs, thin mustache and encouraging outlook.
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For starters, bright colors inject visibility – not merely for players looking to find each other amid the chaos of a World Cup match, but also for brands looking to draw the gazes of millions of onlooking fans towards their logo.
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Siskel panned it, but Ebert gave it an enthusiastic thumbs-up.
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His soft opening events have brought in enthusiastic batters and sports fans.
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“Sparkly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparkly. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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