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
David Folkenflik, NPR, 6 May 2026
Her daughters may have inherited that twinkle in her eye for Hollywood — as well as those doe-eyed good looks.
—Alison Schwartz, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Mackenzie Schmidt, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Set just off the main strip, the almost-entirely al fresco restaurant is all twinkling candlelight and old school vibes, with tables set beneath the open sky with the mountains hovering in the distance.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 8 May 2026
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Noun
Turner often carried a mischievous twinkle in his eye.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 6 May 2026
Her daughters may have inherited that twinkle in her eye for Hollywood — as well as those doe-eyed good looks.
—Alison Schwartz, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Verb
In an Instagram post, the actress showed off the park's winter decor — twinkling lights, artificial snow and Christmas trees.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Set just off the main strip, the almost-entirely al fresco restaurant is all twinkling candlelight and old school vibes, with tables set beneath the open sky with the mountains hovering in the distance.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twinkle
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The 79th Tony Awards telecast kicked off with a bang by giving out two major awards in the first 30 minutes — and before viewers could blink both John Lithgow and Laurie Metcalf had each won the third Tony Award of their careers.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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His 75-minute-long tours feel less like being talked at and more like movable feasts of sights and storytelling.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Northeast Kansas and northwest Missouri have the best chances for strong to severe storms and flash flooding overnight into Friday.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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There was a sudden flourishing of knives, blades flashing in the market lights.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The idea of the song — ‘Jules Rimet still gleaming’ — is looking back at the 1966 World Cup rather than talking about winning the Euros.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Anthony and Metcalf attended separate schools in Frisco, one of Texas’ fastest-growing cities that is dotted with dozens of modern school campuses and gleaming athletic facilities.—
Jamie Stengle,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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According to the medical records, the former pro wrestler had a history of leukemia and atrial fibrillation, a common disorder that causes irregular heartbeats.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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Your Heart May Feel the Effects Drinking diet soda may increase your risk of irregular heartbeat.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
3 June 2026
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On another monitor, a dashboard that resembles the menu screen of a flight simulator flickers to life — only this is no simulation.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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Yet a sinister rage brews within the former chef, flickering alive with the smallest spark.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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The 55 year old styled her blonde hair in a side part with soft chest-length curls, framing a multi-watt statement crystal necklace and a pair of sparkling stud earrings.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
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Queen Latifah, who is presenting at this year's ceremony, walked the red carpet in a sparkling black look.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Game 2 came down to the wire with the score tied at 104 with 10 seconds to go.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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New York has trailed all game, but that deficit is just 40-38 with 8 minutes to play before halftime after an 8-0 run in just the last 60 seconds.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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No one wanted to stand behind the commanding warriors, draped in blankets and furs, brass hoops in their earlobes, medals and wampum on their strong chests, silver armbands glinting in the light.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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That, from time to time, during his endless task, the sun glints across the rock’s face in a way that reminds him that there were good times, or at least different times.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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“Twinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twinkle. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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