as in minutes
a very small space of time
in just a twinkle, the shooting star was gone
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as in gleams
to shoot forth bursts of light
stars twinkling on a crisp September night
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Recent Examples of twinkles
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
But, there will be progress, if not twinkles of excitement.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Perch yourself in the Hollywood Hills and watch as the city twinkles below at night.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
Death twinkles in this landscape like mineral sand.
—Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
Downtown, the Plaza twinkles with thousands of string lights.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025
This Lowcountry gem nestled on Port Royal Island is magical year-round, but at Christmas, Beaufort’s glow twinkles even brighter.
—Stephanie Hunt, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025
Noun
In the evening, the whole place twinkles from the lights of a hundred lanterns and flares, which also serve to keep away mosquitoes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
But, there will be progress, if not twinkles of excitement.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Perch yourself in the Hollywood Hills and watch as the city twinkles below at night.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
Death twinkles in this landscape like mineral sand.
—Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
Downtown, the Plaza twinkles with thousands of string lights.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025
This Lowcountry gem nestled on Port Royal Island is magical year-round, but at Christmas, Beaufort’s glow twinkles even brighter.
—Stephanie Hunt, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twinkles
Noun
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The spa Wander for about 10 minutes from the central living area down Discovery Channel, and three little areas come into view.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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With more than eight minutes remaining in the fourth quarter of Game 4, Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson pulled his starters, effectively conceding the series as the Knicks turned the final minutes into a celebration.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
Verb
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David Duchovny flashes a smile onstage at the X-Files cast reunion panel at the 2026 Fan Expo in Denver on May 29.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
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The front of the doorbell features a camera, a doorbell call button with an LED ring that flashes blue when someone rings, an ambient light sensor, two infrared LEDs for night vision, a microphone, and a removable faceplate.—
John R. Delaney,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Like Beckham’s dress, the 100-percent silk dress softly gleams in the light.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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Despite a couple of funky skips, the album is fueled by the hunger of an artist who really wants the pop life again, perking up electro-scuzz and arena rock with new wave that gleams like glitter.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
4 Dec. 2025
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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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For Bourland and Turner, caring for these 328 heartbeats is a calling.—
Bo Evans,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
Verb
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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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But in the final scene, when Sam goes to the bathroom to change the bandage on his forehead, the mirror flickers with static at his reflection.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
Verb
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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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Soft breezes ripple through the sea grapes, and sunlight glints off the aquamarine shallows that surround Bahia Honda State Park.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Her fans, many sporting sheer red gloves, cat ears and varying levels of undress, were eager to be sated and reacted as if their souls were being saved within seconds of the start of each of the 23 songs Grande performed.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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The fact that Prince can paint such a bleak, gripping story in 90 seconds is one for the ages.—
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson,
VIBE.com,
7 June 2026
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As its name suggests, this pool is nestled in a canyon above UC Berkeley’s Memorial Stadium, where its blue water sparkles amid the green forest.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Isabelle Huppert sparkles in sequins at the Cannes Film Festival closing ceremony in France on May 23.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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“Twinkles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twinkles. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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