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
Robert Niles, Oc Register, 15 July 2025
As much as has been said about the future of Nashville’s East Bank, tangible change is still mostly a twinkle in the city’s eye.
—Austin Hornbostel, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Bailey Richards, People.com, 27 July 2025
But hidden beneath the twinkling lights is a powerhouse of technology that brings Disney Starlight to life.
—Megan Dubois, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
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Noun
Disney’s Imagineers have upped their game with this figure, crafting a believable Walt with an arched eyebrow, drumming fingers and a twinkle in his eye.
—Robert Niles, Oc Register, 15 July 2025
As much as has been said about the future of Nashville’s East Bank, tangible change is still mostly a twinkle in the city’s eye.
—Austin Hornbostel, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Verb
Others at the ceremony were also dressed appropriately — guests rocked tunics and armor fit for a knight — for the castle nuptials, during which G Flip could be seen reading off of a piece of paper under twinkling lights.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 27 July 2025
But hidden beneath the twinkling lights is a powerhouse of technology that brings Disney Starlight to life.
—Megan Dubois, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twinkle
Noun
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Wise had already entered the Capitol through a door that was forced open, exiting about 10 minutes later through a broken window, according to charging documents.—
Tom Dreisbach,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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Less than 10 minutes later, the base was locked down.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This process takes up to two weeks, and once the bat traffic has stopped, all entry points are permanently closed with caulk, hardware cloth, or flashing, depending on the material and the point of entry.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Aug. 2025
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The player bet $12.50, hit spin and watched as the symbols flashed across the screen until a jackpot message appeared.—
Helena Wegner,
Miami Herald,
5 Aug. 2025
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By scaling personalization in unprecedented ways, tele-sales companies can stop frustrating the masses and instead seek out that gleaming needle in the haystack.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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In the gleaming chrome and fresh paint of each vehicle at their events, there is a story of persistence, investment, and pride.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
2 Aug. 2025
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According to medical records, the former pro wrestler had a history of leukemia and atrial fibrillation, a common disorder that causes irregular heartbeats.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Seeking immediate medical attention if a wound becomes red, swollen, oozes pus, or shows other signs of infection such as fever, increasing pain, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, confusion, or disorientation.—
Sonia Osorio,
Miami Herald,
6 Aug. 2025
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The previous version of the immersive attraction brought guests face to face with the terrifying flickering TV screen, the menacing beast from beyond, and the pool filled with floating corpses.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Meals can be enjoyed pretty much anywhere: in the dining tent, on your private deck, or by the flickering firelight under a canopy of stars.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
31 July 2025
Verb
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For many, Maine is a summer refuge—beaches with powdery sand and glinting grey-blue water intermingled with bucolic topography; mountains, lake houses.—
Caroline Reilly,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
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Sunlight glints off the water with a Mediterranean shimmer.—
Alexandra Gillespie,
AFAR Media,
23 June 2025
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With less than 30 seconds on the clock, cornerback Ethan Robinson blitzed Lions quarterback Henson Hook and managed to come down with a game-sealing interception.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 Aug. 2025
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Milwaukee answered the Reds’ seven-run second with five runs in the third, tied the game with two in the fourth and took the lead on Christian Yelich’s second home run of the evening in the sixth.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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Handwritten place cards, soft background music, and a welcome drink of sparkling water or champagne upon arrival—these are the elements that will make your gathering truly memorable.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Aug. 2025
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Manning came on and sparkled (9-for-12, 223 yards, 5 total TDs) in a blowout.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Twinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twinkle. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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