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noun

Definition of twinklenext
as in minute
a very small space of time in just a twinkle, the shooting star was gone

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twinkle

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verb

ˈtwiŋ-kəl How to pronounce twinkle (audio)
1
as in to flash
to shine with light at regular intervals holiday decorations twinkled in the shop windows

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2
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
Noun
Treble synths twinkle above bass tones, illuminating their gentle currents. — Raphael Helfand, Pitchfork, 29 May 2026 Younger fans may see him as Blair Waldorf’s step-dad, while the freshmen film nerds (c’est moi) first saw the twinkle during that famous dinner with André. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
Verb
Made entirely of glass, Bloom can be enjoyed no matter the forecast, but there is something particularly special about sipping a glass of Champagne as the garden’s string lights twinkle overhead. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026 Osborn says to start right around sunset, so guests arrive during the golden hour and can naturally settle in as the light fades and the stars begin to twinkle. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for twinkle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twinkle
  1. minute
  2. flash
  3. gleam
  4. heartbeat
  5. flicker
  6. sparkle
  7. second
  8. glint
Noun
  • But those plans were derailed on Thursday when Egyptian authorities blocked the ship, the Scarlet Lady, from entering its waters at the last minute, according to Atlantis Events, days after the vessel was refused entry to Turkey.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Veteran forward Emma Cannon played 12 minutes and scored nine points as a key post presence late when Cardoso was in foul trouble.
    — Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of minute
Verb
  • The governor of Missouri declared a state of emergency on Friday in response to flash flooding.
    — Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 10 July 2026
  • An important index for chip stocks is flashing a technical warning sign, possibly signaling a drawdown of as much as 17%, according to investment bank BTIG.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 10 July 2026
Definition of flash
Verb
  • The place completed the renovation in 2022, so everything is crisp, gorgeous, and gleaming new.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026
  • Where would musical theater be without gleaming little prop vials of potions?
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 11 July 2026
Definition of gleam
Noun
  • It can be treated effectively with antibiotics, particularly when caught early, but can cause longer-term problems including arthritis, severe headaches and irregular heartbeat if not.
    — Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • Fery, a virtually unknown British wild card with a triple-digit ranking, has become the emotional heartbeat of Wimbledon while legitimately diverting some national attention from England’s World Cup quest.
    — Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of heartbeat
Verb
  • Her heart hammered away, her eyes flickered, and her voice grew tiny and plaintive.
    — Will Mackin, New Yorker, 28 June 2026
  • Vermeer’s pictures are often observed to harbor spiritual meanings as well as material ones, flickering back and forth between the two.
    — Clare Bucknell, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
Definition of flicker
Verb
  • The lithe Pettet then sparkled as Mata Bond, the product of a love affair between Niven’s 007 and the spy Mata Hari, in the Bond spoof Casino Royale (1967).
    — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2026
  • Spray and wipe away with a soft cloth for sparkling clean results.
    — Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 7 July 2026
Definition of sparkle
Noun
  • There have been 35 goals within five seconds of a corner being taken.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Players each have 30 seconds on a personal clock, so whoever takes the longest and runs out of time first — sometimes because Jacquis calls for detailed clarifications — gets booted.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026
Definition of second
Verb
  • After spending some time by the pool, a semi-Olympic lined with emerald and malachite mosaics that glinted in the soft, ambient light, followed by a quick trip to the sauna, I was escorted to my treatment room, about a half-flight of stairs up, where I was met by Marcia, my therapist.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
  • In their gowns and bowties, guests giddily slurp mounds of glinting caviar off the back of their hand.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 June 2026
Definition of glint

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