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
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
The interior twinkles with four million pearlescent Swarovski crystal beads that hang from the ceiling, a nod to Qatar’s pearl-diving heritage.
—Nicola Chilton, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2022
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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
The interior twinkles with four million pearlescent Swarovski crystal beads that hang from the ceiling, a nod to Qatar’s pearl-diving heritage.
—Nicola Chilton, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twinkles
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Chiesa di San Luigi dei Francesi Even if not a huge art buff, take the five minutes to wander to the Contarelli chapel inside this small catholic church which is just a short stroll from the Pantheon.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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About 2 minutes and 40 seconds into the fight, Grasso drilled Barber in the head with a left hook, knocking her out.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
31 Mar. 2026
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An hour goes by, and then, through a slit in the curtains, Miley Cyrus flashes a smile and tips her oversize black sunglasses.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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After following the characters from high school to college, the series flashes forward five years for the finale with one final gut-punch.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Mar. 2026
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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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Extremely high doses can lead to irregular heartbeats or even cause the heart to stop altogether, according to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.—
Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
23 Mar. 2026
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Find your pulse and count 20 heartbeats.—
Vicki Glembocki,
Parents,
1 Mar. 2026
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The Old Baths and Donkey Stand Remnants of Parkgate’s old resort life still flickers around the edges.—
Rob Crossan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Mar. 2026
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Tory’s expression flickers, then settles.—
Addie Citchens,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 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
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Hughes -- who also had two assists -- added his 22nd goal of the season into an empty net with 31 seconds left.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Jackets took another penalty with 41 seconds left and the B’s tied it with 11 seconds left in regulation.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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The drawing depicts Yosemite Falls in graphite, ink, chalk and charcoal on paper that sparkles.—
Brooke Park,
San Francisco Chronicle,
14 Mar. 2026
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In the doc Margolyes sparkles when in company, whether that be royalty, celeb, or Director Simon.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Twinkles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twinkles. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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