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
Jesse Emspak, Space.com, 25 June 2025
But Pascal, for all the twinkle in his eye, often plays relatively sexless characters — from the fatherly energy of The Last of Us to the ascetic qualities of The Mandalorian.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 9 June 2025
Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2025
That gives the air many more chances to refract the starlight, increasing twinkling.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 15 May 2025
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Noun
Another way to know the difference immediately is that on nights when stars visibly twinkle planets shine with a steady light.
—Jesse Emspak, Space.com, 25 June 2025
But Pascal, for all the twinkle in his eye, often plays relatively sexless characters — from the fatherly energy of The Last of Us to the ascetic qualities of The Mandalorian.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 9 June 2025
Verb
And the hotel, with the gardens illuminated by soft light and the Ligurian sea twinkling, was ready to host.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2025
That gives the air many more chances to refract the starlight, increasing twinkling.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twinkle
Noun
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You’re asked to meet with senior leadership for the very first time—in five minutes.—
Michele Moreno,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Follow that with a dip in the sea at Lia beach—a four minute walk away—or book a pottery class through one of the hotel’s artisan partners.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Emotions like doubt or frustration may flash across the face in a split second.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Cameras flash as Combs addresses the crowd, presiding over the scene like a master of ceremonies — or something else entirely.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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Her white shirt would gleam like chrome under the metallic lights.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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The cars are dotted around in a kaleidoscope of colors, a stark contrast to the gleaming white factory floor.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Independent bookstores are the heartbeats of their communities.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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Intimacy is the heartbeat of a thriving relationship.—
Chamin Ajjan,
CNBC,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Guests arrive through a courtyard layered with climbing vines, flickering gas lanterns, and a fountain.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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One of the most common causes of flickering lights is an issue with the bulb.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 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
Noun
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In its stock configuration, that’s enough to go from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 125 mph (201 km/h).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 July 2025
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Just connect the headphones to your fitness app, and the internal tech uses LED optical sensors that pulse over 100 times per second to measure your blood flow.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 2025
Verb
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There’s even a rare deal on SodaStream sparkling water maker, which allows club soda fans to make their own fizzy water at home instead of barreling through wasteful cans and plastic bottles.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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Between adding grated lemon zest to the breading mix and folding lemon into the dressing, cookbook author Jessica Merchant riffs on Caesar salad in a way that sparkles with citrus brightness.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
25 July 2025
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“Twinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twinkle. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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