Thesaurus results for WINKLE

winkle

verb

Definition of winkle

as in to gleam

to shoot forth bursts of light under a canopy of winkling stars, the campers bedded down for the night

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There’s a gleaming hospital and a string of new downtown spots to supplement The Bar, the beloved dive that was supposedly among the inspirations for the Patch Café in the TV series Landman, which is set here.

— Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026
In others, the walls are paneled in a gleaming hardwood, which sets off the furniture, upholstered in black and dark-gray velvets.

— Kim Velsey, Curbed, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of gleam

Verb

Some of the boldest convictions come from the executives at the top of firms whose economists are flashing warning lights.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026
As the dark countryside of western Oregon flashed by, Madsen opted to watch a show on his phone — then a text from a random number popped up at the top of his screen.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of flash

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In my mind, nothing can beat the view of water in every direction, with the twinkling lights of small islands in the distance.

— Amanda Eyre Ward, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026
In the middle sits Mariella’s Tacos, twinkling brightly like a carnival ride.

— Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of twinkle

Verb

However, the company's North American business would have reported volume growth if not for the timing of the Fourth of July holiday and the monthslong shortage of Topo Chico, a sparkling water brand Coke owns, Murphy told CNBC.

— Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
Boisset also has younger wine drinkers in mind with his plans for Artesa, which began life in 1992 as sparkling-wine house Codorniu Napa, a New World extension of the Raventós Codorníu family of Cava fame.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of sparkle

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Puka Nacua shined despite entering the game questionable with a calf injury and Kyren Williams and Blake Corum combined for nearly 200 rushing yards.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Famous fictional bad girls continue to shine on film and inspire designer runway moments.

— Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of shine

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Texture takes center stage in the new drop, with plush shearling, shimmering metallics, and festive embellishments bringing a sense of lightness to the house’s signature designs.

— Laura Jackson, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
The fabric utilized caught the camera’s flash, shimmering in green and orange hues.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of shimmer

Verb

The fashion-favorite Andiamo is the perfect example, reimagined in glittering sterling, or the forever-chic Rosa ballet flats, rendered in winter white with a plush shearling trim.

— Laura Jackson, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
This thematic dressing followed through to the state banquet in Washington, DC, in March 2026, where the diamond and ruby piece was the final glittering addition to her pink ensemble.

— Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of glitter

Verb

The long curtains of the banquet room had been thrown open to the morning, and every object—tea service, silver filigree on chopstick handles—glinted like treasure.

— Christopher Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2026
Two great blue herons lift off from the water’s edge and coast along a breeze as the sun glints off their wings.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026

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