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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Spread out across expansive work stations that resemble gleaming kitchen cubicles, chefs spend their days whipping up meals from soup to nuts, a laboratory of sorts to create appetizing and easy dinners to make at home.

— Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Spotting the lights less than a mile from his home, Wittlin turned onto a side street and pulled his gleaming red Pontiac Firebird over.

— Graham Hurley, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 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

Verb

Traditional string lights typically feature more noticeable bulbs for a classic Christmas display, while fairy lights use tiny LEDs and delicate wires to create a subtle, twinkling effect.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026
Try Jackson’s go-to hue, Aprés Gel Couleur in Dusky Dawn, which is offset by shadowy gray tones, or Sally Hansen Lavender Skies, which features a sheer purple base and twinkling particles of holographic shimmer.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of twinkle

Verb

Or for a truly boisterous experience, head to Wrigleyville’s Santa Baby, a multilevel extravaganza with hundreds of sparkling ornaments, candy-cane walls, real-life Santas, and themed food and drinks.

— Allison Yates, Midwest Living, 3 Nov. 2026
Make a refreshing mocktail with a sprig of rosemary plus equal parts unsweetened cranberry juice and club soda or sparkling water.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of sparkle

Verb

Pack a blackout sleep mask just in case There’s nothing worse than finally crawling into your hotel bed after a long travel day, only to discover that the curtains don’t fully close and a streetlight is shining directly onto your pillow.

— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2026
The menu focused on clean, whole ingredients, sacrificing robust seasoning to let the natural flavors shine.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of shine

Verb

Yes, the score still shimmers, but not everything that glitters is gold.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
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

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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