Spark
noun
A small fiery particle produced by a fire or created by striking together two hard surfaces such as stones or metal.
The fire was started by a spark flying from the campfire.
Often appears as...
- spark of fire
- spark from
noun
A tiny bright piece of a burning material.
I saw sparks fly out from the bonfire.
Often appears as...
- spark from
- spark in the dark
verb
To bring about or set off a sudden, sharp increase.
Her controversial speech sparked a lot of debate.
Often appears as...
- spark a debate
- spark interest
noun
A small amount or sign of something, suggesting the potential for something much larger or more significant.
There was a spark of hope in his eyes.
Often appears as...
- spark of hope
- spark of interest
verb
To emit sparks.
The wires started to spark when they were cut.
Often appears as...
- sparking wire
- spark violently
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Technical
noun
A small fiery particle produced by a fire or created by striking together two hard surfaces such as stones or metal.
The fire was started by a spark flying from the campfire.
Often appears as...
- spark of fire
- spark from
noun
A tiny bright piece of a burning material.
I saw sparks fly out from the bonfire.
Often appears as...
- spark from
- spark in the dark
verb
To bring about or set off a sudden, sharp increase.
Her controversial speech sparked a lot of debate.
Often appears as...
- spark a debate
- spark interest
noun
A small amount or sign of something, suggesting the potential for something much larger or more significant.
There was a spark of hope in his eyes.
Often appears as...
- spark of hope
- spark of interest
verb
To emit sparks.
The wires started to spark when they were cut.
Often appears as...
- sparking wire
- spark violently
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Fire Imagery
Used to vividly describe something that creates or references fire, often to emphasize its intensity or origin.
The guitarist's fingers created sparks of melody.
Pro Tip 2/2Cause and Effect
Highlights the cause to a potentially dangerous or powerful effect, suggesting a need for caution.
A single careless spark can ignite a forest fire.
Pro Tip 1/2Fire Imagery
Used to vividly describe something that creates or references fire, often to emphasize its intensity or origin.
The guitarist's fingers created sparks of melody.
Pro Tip 2/2Cause and Effect
Highlights the cause to a potentially dangerous or powerful effect, suggesting a need for caution.
A single careless spark can ignite a forest fire.
Pro Tip 1/2Fire Imagery
Used to vividly describe something that creates or references fire, often to emphasize its intensity or origin.
The guitarist's fingers created sparks of melody.
Pro Tip 2/2Cause and Effect
Highlights the cause to a potentially dangerous or powerful effect, suggesting a need for caution.
A single careless spark can ignite a forest fire.
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How a few scientists...
whose study of microorganisms led to the development of the first vaccines. By challenging assumptions with data-driven research, these scientists discredited an age-old theory and sparked a revolution that was incredibly beneficial to public health. But all of this raises the question,
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At what moment are you...
Though his experiments were discredited, much like the rest of vitalism, traces of his theory still come up in popular culture. But where do all these discredited theories leave us? What we now know is that life is not contained in some magical substance or spark,
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The science of static...
in an attempt to restore the neutral charge equilibrium. And this quick movement of electrons, called static discharge, is what we recognize as that sudden spark. This process doesn't happen with just any objects. Otherwise you'd be getting zapped all the time.
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The real meaning of soul...
something missing isn't that some spark some sense of energy of life but since I'm what you might call it a stubborn soul let me try one last time at least for now because you know those medieval diners may have been onto something when
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Everything you need to...
which is full of references to fire and imagery that contrasts light and dark. These moments suggest not only the spark of Prometheus's fire, but the power of radical ideas to expose darker areas of life.
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Elon Musk talks Twitter,...
do you regret sparking the sort of storm of excitement overdose and you know where it's gone or i mean i think deutsche is fun and you know i've always said don't bet the form of dogecoin uh fyi yeah
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Deep Sea Diving For Food...
iron the sun shining through the ice sparks the growth of green algae which feed the krill that ice home disappears suddenly the krill have to take that important place in the wider world
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These Divers Search For...
now what happens when you take that sense of adventure and you pair it with social responsibility that's when sparks fly we're training young people in diving they're becoming
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Fire and Feast PIPE A...
the grasslands to tinder life on the savannah is about to change one spark is all it takes a fire is born whipped by the wind it rages across the
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Nature's Mighty Power:...
but as the sun's heat turns the grasslands to tinder life on the savannah is about to change one spark is all it takes a fire is born
Video examples
How a few scientists...
whose study of microorganisms led to the development of the first vaccines. By challenging assumptions with data-driven research, these scientists discredited an age-old theory and sparked a revolution that was incredibly beneficial to public health. But all of this raises the question,
Video examples
At what moment are you...
Though his experiments were discredited, much like the rest of vitalism, traces of his theory still come up in popular culture. But where do all these discredited theories leave us? What we now know is that life is not contained in some magical substance or spark,
Video examples
The science of static...
in an attempt to restore the neutral charge equilibrium. And this quick movement of electrons, called static discharge, is what we recognize as that sudden spark. This process doesn't happen with just any objects. Otherwise you'd be getting zapped all the time.
Video examples
The real meaning of soul...
something missing isn't that some spark some sense of energy of life but since I'm what you might call it a stubborn soul let me try one last time at least for now because you know those medieval diners may have been onto something when
Video examples
Everything you need to...
which is full of references to fire and imagery that contrasts light and dark. These moments suggest not only the spark of Prometheus's fire, but the power of radical ideas to expose darker areas of life.
Video examples
Elon Musk talks Twitter,...
do you regret sparking the sort of storm of excitement overdose and you know where it's gone or i mean i think deutsche is fun and you know i've always said don't bet the form of dogecoin uh fyi yeah
Video examples
Deep Sea Diving For Food...
iron the sun shining through the ice sparks the growth of green algae which feed the krill that ice home disappears suddenly the krill have to take that important place in the wider world
Video examples
These Divers Search For...
now what happens when you take that sense of adventure and you pair it with social responsibility that's when sparks fly we're training young people in diving they're becoming
Video examples
Fire and Feast PIPE A...
the grasslands to tinder life on the savannah is about to change one spark is all it takes a fire is born whipped by the wind it rages across the
Video examples
Nature's Mighty Power:...
but as the sun's heat turns the grasslands to tinder life on the savannah is about to change one spark is all it takes a fire is born
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Quote examples
Noam Chomsky
American Activist
I did used to have nightmares about the idea that when I die, there is a spark of consciousness which basically creates the world. 'Is the world going to disappear if this spark of consciousness disappears? And how do I know it won't? How do I know there's anything there except what I'm conscious of?
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Kristen Schaal
American Actress
Animals in general have sparked a weird depression in me, because as much as I tried, I couldn't layer a personality over them. You know what I mean? I would stare at the cows, and I would sing to the cows, and they would always just look at me blankly.
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Angela Ahrendts
American Businesswoman
An influencer, to me, is someone who shares their journey - the ups and downs - and their approach to their craft or the spark that ignites a new interest allowing people to do more and go further.
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Rani Mukerji
Indian Actress
You work with some people, you see a spark in them and you can't help praising them. But everyone has their own destiny. No one can make anyone. Who reaches where and when, is all written.
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Janet Mock
American Writer
Great conversations always spark in a genuine interest to recognize and know the other person's story and, therefore, recognizing and understanding and celebrating their humanity.
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Miranda Otto
Australian Actress
Usually, I end up looking for something completely different to who I last played. But there is just a spark that's lit when I read a script or character I want to play.
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Laura Prepon
American Actress
They have to be able to spark my interest so I want to pursue it, and they have to have an awesome personality, really laid-back. All those things are sexy to me.
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Melissa de la Cruz
American Author
As an author you hope your characters have sparks but truly in the end they have minds of their own!
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Masego
American Musician
You can't really choose what influences you. You can't choose what sparks something inside you.
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Daniel Lubetzky
Mexican Businessman
At KIND, our purpose is to spark kindness.
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Noam Chomsky
American Activist
I did used to have nightmares about the idea that when I die, there is a spark of consciousness which basically creates the world. 'Is the world going to disappear if this spark of consciousness disappears? And how do I know it won't? How do I know there's anything there except what I'm conscious of?
Quote examples
Kristen Schaal
American Actress
Animals in general have sparked a weird depression in me, because as much as I tried, I couldn't layer a personality over them. You know what I mean? I would stare at the cows, and I would sing to the cows, and they would always just look at me blankly.
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Angela Ahrendts
American Businesswoman
An influencer, to me, is someone who shares their journey - the ups and downs - and their approach to their craft or the spark that ignites a new interest allowing people to do more and go further.
Quote examples
Rani Mukerji
Indian Actress
You work with some people, you see a spark in them and you can't help praising them. But everyone has their own destiny. No one can make anyone. Who reaches where and when, is all written.
Quote examples
Janet Mock
American Writer
Great conversations always spark in a genuine interest to recognize and know the other person's story and, therefore, recognizing and understanding and celebrating their humanity.
Quote examples
Miranda Otto
Australian Actress
Usually, I end up looking for something completely different to who I last played. But there is just a spark that's lit when I read a script or character I want to play.
Quote examples
Laura Prepon
American Actress
They have to be able to spark my interest so I want to pursue it, and they have to have an awesome personality, really laid-back. All those things are sexy to me.
Quote examples
Melissa de la Cruz
American Author
As an author you hope your characters have sparks but truly in the end they have minds of their own!
Quote examples
Masego
American Musician
You can't really choose what influences you. You can't choose what sparks something inside you.
Quote examples
Daniel Lubetzky
Mexican Businessman
At KIND, our purpose is to spark kindness.
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