as in minute
a very small space of time
in a twinkling, the rabbit had disappeared
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as in flashing
to shine with light at regular intervals
holiday decorations twinkled in the shop windows
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as in glinting
to shoot forth bursts of light
stars twinkling on a crisp September night
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as in gleaming
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Recent Examples of twinkling
Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will feature twinkling lights, magical garlands and cheerful wreaths, plus traditional holiday a cappella performances from The Frog Choir.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
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
The twinkling synth lines and thumping four-on-the-floor pattern create a groove as irresistible as the woman Iwar yearns for.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2025
The pianist, unable to resist, snuck in a few twinkling flourishes.
—Jane Bua, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
While some may cringe at the idea of carving pumpkins and hanging twinkling lights on the same day, starting your shopping early could be the secret to enjoying the holiday season more this year.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
Overlooking the twinkling Manhattan skyline at night, Hardeman dropped down on one knee and popped the question to Watkins.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The 200-foot-long immersive light tunnel lost 170 feet of twinkling illumination, also in need of reinstallation.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will feature twinkling lights, magical garlands and cheerful wreaths, plus traditional holiday a cappella performances from The Frog Choir.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
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
The twinkling synth lines and thumping four-on-the-floor pattern create a groove as irresistible as the woman Iwar yearns for.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2025
The pianist, unable to resist, snuck in a few twinkling flourishes.
—Jane Bua, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
While some may cringe at the idea of carving pumpkins and hanging twinkling lights on the same day, starting your shopping early could be the secret to enjoying the holiday season more this year.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
Overlooking the twinkling Manhattan skyline at night, Hardeman dropped down on one knee and popped the question to Watkins.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twinkling
Noun
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Within the first 20 minutes of the sixth and penultimate episode of Task, both PSP Lizzie Stover (Alison Oliver) and Robbie Prendergrast (Tom Pelphrey) are dead.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
13 Oct. 2025
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Then in the most recent three games, Dallas had the game against the Packers in the palm of its hand, before letting Jordan Love walk all over it in the final minute of the game.—
Greg Liodice,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In Portland, warning indicators are flashing everywhere.—
Keith Wilson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Troopers were investigating a report of a person lying in the right lane of traffic near a service truck parked on the shoulder with its hazard lights flashing, the release says.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Turkish officials recently unveiled a gleaming gold brooch and a rare jade stone in Troy – a remarkable breakthrough that sheds light on the city's pre-Greek past.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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Today, the street has been thoroughly modernized, replaced by a gleaming forest of glass towers housing spacious condos with bird’s-eye views and sky-high prices.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Next, there was another close-up of her face, showing her skin glistening, as well as her tattoo and the black Rhode pillow.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Kathy Ten Eyck flew from Utica, New York into New Mexico to visit the glistening dunes of White Sands National Park.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Here, community isn’t just a vague ideal but a synced heartbeat shared by all, whether that means showing up to pep rallies or trading sacks of dusty, fragrant ‘Pawnee’ pecans with neighbors and friends.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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Spanning over 30 years and recognized as the most influential week in Latin music, the event will once again celebrate the heartbeat of Latin music and culture with four days of panels, marquee conversations, roundtables, showcases, networking and activations.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Follow the flickering jack-o-lanterns to The Meadow for games, music and seasonal food and drink around the firepits.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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There's never been a flickering light or a slamming door or flickering in the corner of your eyes ever since.—
Senior Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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Gothic cathedrals, art deco villas, vintage yellow trams, impeccably dressed signore, bright red Negronis glinting in the sun—these are some of the most classic symbols of Milan, but there’s a whole other side to the city, one that’s contemporary, cosmopolitan, and just plain cool.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
AFAR Media,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Almost serpentine in her shimmering elegance, Thompson’s Hedda glides from room to room wreaking social havoc with her guests, an old lover, and even her husband that will, ultimately, have tragic consequences for all.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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And now, Amal Clooney is getting in on the shimmering action, too.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Twinkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twinkling. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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