as in minute
a very small space of time
in just a twinkle, the shooting star was gone
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as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
stars twinkling on a crisp September night
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Recent Examples of twinkle
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 May 2025
There are trees dusted in snow, a stone fireplace with a roaring fire, and yes, twinkle lights.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 May 2025
Phil Plait, Scientific American, 15 May 2025
Style tip: Comfortable linen sets Paris, France Paris is known as a city for lovers thanks to the twinkling lights of the Eiffel Tower at night, and romantic dinners in cozy restaurants over candlelight.
—Brittany Vickers, Essence, 1 May 2025
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Noun
The 2025 Met Gala is all but a twinkle in our collective eye—or a sequin on a dress a few days discarded.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 May 2025
There are trees dusted in snow, a stone fireplace with a roaring fire, and yes, twinkle lights.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 May 2025
Verb
Note that this is why planets typically don’t twinkle.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 15 May 2025
Style tip: Comfortable linen sets Paris, France Paris is known as a city for lovers thanks to the twinkling lights of the Eiffel Tower at night, and romantic dinners in cozy restaurants over candlelight.
—Brittany Vickers, Essence, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twinkle
Noun
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According to the brand, the sunscreen is also water-resistant for up to 80 minutes, which is ideal for all upcoming pool and beach escapades.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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Trolley lines where trains are now scheduled to arrive every 15 minutes could be scaled back to 30-minute headways.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
Verb
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It's now known to flash in both radio waves and X-rays for a two-minute period every 44 minutes.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
28 May 2025
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The player bet $1.75, hit spin and watched as the symbols flashed across the screen until a jackpot message appeared.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2025
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Grace Karin Zip-Front Midi Dress with Pockets A gleaming gold zipper down the front lends a dramatic flourish to this little black dress with a banded waist and cap sleeves.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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The futuristic design features gleaming white concrete, glass and water in a complex of five buildings designed by famous Spanish architects Santiago Calatrava and Félix Candela in 1998.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The emotional heartbeat of the gang, Cancer is the one hugging people after blindsides and crying at the final tribal.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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The app detects arrhythmias and irregular heartbeats, early signs of heart failure, indicators of coronary artery disease and heart valve abnormalities.—
Ramsha Waseem,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 May 2025
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Complicating matters is his recent diagnosis of dementia, and how his memory seems to flicker on and off.—
Sarah Lyall,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Photograph by Lenne Chai Photograph by Lenne Chai Cat Bite Club As the sun goes down on Chinatown, Monument Lifestyle café turns off its espresso machine and a scarlet Cheshire cat sign flickers awake.—
Adam Erace,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 May 2025
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The Grammy-winning rapper sparkled in a sumptuous canary gown that glinted with the help of some reflective beading.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
5 Mar. 2025
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My living friends teeth glinting in the low light silverware against ceramic Tarsus, manus, stinger, legs.—
Safia Elhillo,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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Gonzalez said his home run Friday, his second of the season, included a hunting trip.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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Free charts are often delayed by several seconds or more.—
David Materazzi,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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In the video, Zimmerman tucked into a burger while wearing her sparkling white wedding gown.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Photo : Niamh Whitty There are sparkling vantages of Courtmacsherry Bay.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
27 May 2025
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“Twinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twinkle. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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