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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Recent Examples of twinkling
Brendan Hay, SPIN, 2 June 2026
This twinkling turquoise-and-peach set looks like a treasure waiting to be discovered at the bottom of the ocean.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 May 2026
Each year, the plaza at Lincoln Center goes through a vernal transformation, its formal granite parterre converted to a busy dance floor with twinkling lights, part of the center’s Summer for the City programming.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 May 2026
The titular town is a serene speck of a place in the west of Japan, near a mountain also called Nagi, a beautiful but raggedy landscape that patchworks swathes of virgin forest, farmed fields and twinkling solar panels.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
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
The result is a soft, twinkling glow that looks like the real thing—without the fire hazard.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
During the holidays, the historic center is filled with twinkling lights, festive markets, and seasonal treats, beginning with the Feast of Saint Nicholas in early December.
—Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
The Danish band’s newfound brightness is apparent from the start, as the album opens with twinkling glockespiel.
—Brendan Hay, SPIN, 2 June 2026
This twinkling turquoise-and-peach set looks like a treasure waiting to be discovered at the bottom of the ocean.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 May 2026
Each year, the plaza at Lincoln Center goes through a vernal transformation, its formal granite parterre converted to a busy dance floor with twinkling lights, part of the center’s Summer for the City programming.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 May 2026
The titular town is a serene speck of a place in the west of Japan, near a mountain also called Nagi, a beautiful but raggedy landscape that patchworks swathes of virgin forest, farmed fields and twinkling solar panels.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
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
The result is a soft, twinkling glow that looks like the real thing—without the fire hazard.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
During the holidays, the historic center is filled with twinkling lights, festive markets, and seasonal treats, beginning with the Feast of Saint Nicholas in early December.
—Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twinkling
Noun
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Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Marina Mall are just a 10-minute cab ride away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Sorry, this episode is an hour and forty-five minutes long?—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Under his meticulous care, the gleaming red sports car has been souped up to generate 400-horsepower turbo performance, but retains much of the original features and feel.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The trailer features stunning images of the massive gleaming white cube that was the centerpiece of the staging and Instagram-worthy shots of the pryo and special effects that made the tour a must-see for fans.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
10 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Ahead of the endorsement vote, Klobuchar supporters holding batons with flashing green lights dominated the convention floor.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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Neighbors said flashing emergency lights and sirens alerted them something was terribly wrong.—
Adi Guajardo,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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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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His tight chord stabs, jazzy voicings and glinting tone are an indelible sonic signature, up there with Louis Armstrong’s trumpet blasts and Aretha Franklin’s rolling, tolling gospel piano.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
Adjective
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Her floor-length skirt, which showed off a glimpse of her towering cream platform sandals, was covered in the same glistening embellishments as well as fringe tiers.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
26 May 2026
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His uniform and scalp were lined with glistening rivulets of oil, water, soot and sweat.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
Verb
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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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Look for blackened, dim, and flickering bulbs during your inspections and replace those as well.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
Verb
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One butcher joined the march with the longest carving fork Ursula had ever seen, twin tines glittering sharp overhead.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Through the revolving door is the famous Grand Promenade—a wide walkway down to the sea, blue and glittering beyond the low white building of Eden-Roc, which discreetly houses three restaurants, six bars, the Pavilion suites and the poolside.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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“Twinkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twinkling. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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