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
Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
If shimmer’s not your vibe, opt for the translucent Clear Glass shade; for a touch of twinkle, reach for the opulent Glassy Pink Opal, a rosy gold.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Sarah Henry, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Oct. 2025
Formula One is headed to the Lion City’s Marina Bay Street Circuit to compete under the twinkling stars and lights for the Singapore Grand Prix.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Properties, however, come up for sale in these locations only slightly more frequently than twinkle-eyed half-boy-half-fish creatures emerge from the sea.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
If shimmer’s not your vibe, opt for the translucent Clear Glass shade; for a touch of twinkle, reach for the opulent Glassy Pink Opal, a rosy gold.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
Residents and visitors from nearby counties packed a downtown bar in support of the performer, twinkling in sequins under neon lights.
—Sarah Henry, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Oct. 2025
Formula One is headed to the Lion City’s Marina Bay Street Circuit to compete under the twinkling stars and lights for the Singapore Grand Prix.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twinkle
Noun
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In a 30-minute stretch, Ekko Barnhill, who was keeping track on a piece of paper inside, lost count of the number of cars that stopped at the building's side door.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Sandringham estate, a private residence owned by King Charles III, is located in Norfolk, England, approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes from the Royal Lodge, Prince Andrew's previous residence.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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In just 24 minutes, Coulibaly delivered 16 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and three blocks, flashing the defensive instincts and athleticism that have defined his game since arriving in Washington.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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As the lights came up, the Fort Worth theater erupted with applause as the duo’s name flashed across the credits.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
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Critics see gleaming towers rising from desert sand and detect not ambition but emptiness — a city with an unlimited line of credit, but without a soul.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
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The West Wing’s White House represented a sacred workplace with gleaming wood and flattering lighting that was populated with smart people trying to do good for the country.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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This is where continuity becomes the quiet differentiator, one that has never been more vital and serves as the heartbeat of RISE Capital’s approach.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Even if your blood pressure numbers look good, wide swings from one heartbeat to the next could spell trouble for your brain, according to new research from the University of Southern California.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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By the time it was all set up, the whole cold, disintegrating place was threaded with lights and lines, flickering everywhere, black and red, the sheer quantity somehow terrifying and embracing at once.—
Blair Braverman,
Outside,
28 Oct. 2025
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Guests report nurses walking through the halls pushing wheelchairs, dark figures, cold spots, smells like cherry tobacco without a source, flickering lights and visitors feeling ill in certain areas of the hotel such as the old hospital wings and the morgue (now the site of the spa).—
Noreen Kompanik,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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Sundae looked up at the photo on the wall, at Holly Jolly, smiling without shark teeth, sprig of holly glinting on his lapel.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Picture yourself in an old observatory on a crisp, starry autumn night—bronze instruments glinting in the dim light, surrounded by aged leather and parchment maps.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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Then, turn on the cold water and the disposal for about 15 seconds.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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In general, acting quickly is key since the pain can be sharp and overwhelming within the first few seconds.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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Dunkin’s new Berry Sangria Refresher combines a berry-forward holiday punch with customers’ choice of green tea, black tea, lemonade or sparkling water to make the drinks their own.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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The eatery specializes in pintxos, the Basque equivalent of tapas, and serves up charcuterie, paellas and dishes meant to be shared, paired with inventive cocktails and wine from all over Basque country, from riojas to sparkling txakolina.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Twinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twinkle. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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