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as in gleamed
to shoot forth bursts of light the crystal sparkled in the sunlight
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Recent Examples of sparkled Chiney Ogwumike wowed in a two-piece ensemble that shimmered and sparkled in black sequins. —
Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026 The Skims founder debuted a bold new haircut in a molten gold gown that sparkled from every angle. —Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026 Kendall Jenner sparkled in a baby blue Chanel corset gown, which was embroidered with sequins. —Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026 Rare coins and high-end jewelry sparkled in glass display cases. —Maliya Ellis, Houston Chronicle, 1 Feb. 2026 The goal posts are easily removable for storage, and the natural grass field sparkled, even if the game did not. —Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 1 Feb. 2026 His blue eyes always sparkled with a peculiar combination of intelligence, mischief, and ennui, exactly like Robin Williams. —Danielle Parker, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026 The only returning outfielder among the five is Chandler Simpson, who often sparkled in center and left, but does not have much of an arm. —Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026 Thompson sparkled amongst a sea of otherwise mostly dull black and white outfits. —José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 16 Jan. 2026
Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026 The Skims founder debuted a bold new haircut in a molten gold gown that sparkled from every angle. —Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026 Kendall Jenner sparkled in a baby blue Chanel corset gown, which was embroidered with sequins. —Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026 Rare coins and high-end jewelry sparkled in glass display cases. —Maliya Ellis, Houston Chronicle, 1 Feb. 2026 The goal posts are easily removable for storage, and the natural grass field sparkled, even if the game did not. —Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 1 Feb. 2026 His blue eyes always sparkled with a peculiar combination of intelligence, mischief, and ennui, exactly like Robin Williams. —Danielle Parker, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026 The only returning outfielder among the five is Chandler Simpson, who often sparkled in center and left, but does not have much of an arm. —Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026 Thompson sparkled amongst a sea of otherwise mostly dull black and white outfits. —José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparkled
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At the opening night of the Public Theater's The Merchant of Venice in February 1995, the stars glowed.— Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
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Dubbed the largest photographs in the world, the images were 18 feet by 60 feet and, backlit with a mile of tubing, glowed.— Marcia Greenwood, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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That experience — viewing such an alien terrain at close range as the sun gleamed over the horizon, highlighting the troughs and peaks of a foreign land — brought home for the crew how unique our home planet is.— Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
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For a long time, the property gleamed in the daylight with its white, ornate facade against lush green landscaping and often at night, as well, with twinkling holiday lights attached to almost every surface.— Heather McRea, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
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Overlooked at Toledo, Alexander flashed during the Senior Bowl practice, where he was named the National Team’s top defensive lineman.— Sam Warren, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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According to Variety, the film's original script included one scene in which Jackson stared at himself in the mirror, capturing his gaze as police car lights flashed behind him, in 1993, just after the singer was accused of child molestation.— Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
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Beaded coats glinted with star-chart embroidery.— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
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In 2023, astronomers reported that some of these satellites were already photobombing images captured by the Hubble Space Telescope, as sunlight glinted off their surfaces leaving bright trails that erase, obscure or mimic genuine cosmic signals.— Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 12 Dec. 2025
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Starter Davis Martin shined, allowing one run on three hits in seven innings.— LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
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As highlighted in the El Paso detention center, the measles outbreak has shined a light on the health disparities suffered by the most vulnerable.— Professor David R. Hill, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
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Sporting a bob cut and bangs — a departure from her usual long brown hair — Loughin, 61, shimmered in a silver strappy dress by Rebecca Vallance.— Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
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But the song, which Springsteen also performed in 2016, shimmered on stage with Lofgren and Morello trading guitar solos and Springsteen finding his upper register to provoke a lump-in-throat moment.— Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
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Performances like that, on the back of signing Gianluigi Donnarumma in the summer, sparked talk of major tactical changes by Guardiola.— Sam Lee, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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The clip sparked debate online, though additional footage suggested Jordan may have been brushing ice or liquid off the child following a celebratory dousing.— Ryan Brennan April 22, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
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The bride’s ensembles were designed by an Oscar-winning costume designer; film crews, photographers, and more than 1,000 reporters descended upon Monaco to cover the nuptials; the guest list glittered with international celebrity.— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
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The red carpet glittered with A-listers and their equally high-profile dates.— Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
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