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Recent Examples of sparkly
Those all-weather shoes were paired with an array of trenches, from ones with dramatic ruffled collars to some with sparkly fringe, like streaks of rain.
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Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
These sparkly juice glasses are like countertop sapphires.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
See all the sparkly blue carpet looks here and the full 2026 Spirit Awards winners list here.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
Incumbent President Sandra Pattea and Treasurer Ernestine Kill, as well as incoming council secretary Verlene Baptisto and Council Member Bernadine Burnette sported red, sparkly camp dresses.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 14 Feb. 2026
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Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
These sparkly juice glasses are like countertop sapphires.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
See all the sparkly blue carpet looks here and the full 2026 Spirit Awards winners list here.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
Incumbent President Sandra Pattea and Treasurer Ernestine Kill, as well as incoming council secretary Verlene Baptisto and Council Member Bernadine Burnette sported red, sparkly camp dresses.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparkly
Adjective
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Creeping phlox is a great choice for edging, rock walls, or slopes, and will brighten any garden with its abundance of cheerful pastel blooms.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
5 Mar. 2026
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Daisies look more cute and cheerful than ever when paired with green cat-eye polish.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Angela Rodriguez, the effervescent operations manager of the boat, talked about how all the crew members were handpicked for not just their familiarity of ribereño traditions and culture but for leading with their hearts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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There was a joyful electricity inside the arena, the effervescent buzz of witnessing high-stakes hoops with none of the anxious tension that normally accompanies a win-or-go-home playoff game.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Chipmunk flows and equally chirpy beats bridge the gap between the Florida fast movement, Detroit cloud rap, and the hazier elements of New York’s young alternative scenes.—
Benny Sun,
Pitchfork,
22 Dec. 2025
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Longtime fans will note how Cabin in the Sky’s volley of chirpy melodies, callbacks to old-school roller-skating and quirky skits featuring Saturday Night Live’s Jay Pharaoh evokes past De La fare like De La Soul Is Dead.—
Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
25 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The waterproof, buoyant outfits maintain body temperature for six hours, manufacturers say, even when temperatures are as low as -20 C (-4 F).—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Though the show’s structure is rather run-of-the-mill despite some very bizarre crimes, the characters keep this series buoyant.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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One great-weather-day in, and New Yorkers are wasting no time shedding their winter layers and embracing a lighter, more upbeat wardrobe—including couple Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz, who were spotted walking out and about downtown this afternoon in their best transitional outfits.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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The upbeat and quirky illustrations were seen on everything from books to stationery to prints and home goods.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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?—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Mar. 2023
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The chipper Brydon, recommitted to his family after his infidelities in the second installment, is enjoying greater professional success.—
Alex Shephard,
The New Republic,
19 May 2020
Adjective
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Points of bright-eyed inspiration.—
Jason LeCras,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Would the girl with the bright smile have been embarrassed by her love Stitch as a teen?—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The line between enthusiastic support and invasive behavior can be thin, and Liu’s account suggests it got crossed.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
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These free, family-friendly gatherings showcase classic and custom vehicles, offering visitors a window into American automotive culture and a chance to chat with enthusiastic local collectors.—
Taylor Haught,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Sparkly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparkly. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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