Sparkle
verb
To shine brightly with a lot of small points of light.
The stars were sparkling in the night sky.
Often appears as...
- stars sparkle
- jewelry sparkles
verb
To be lively or bright, show excitement or pleasure.
Her eyes sparkled with excitement.
Often appears as...
- eyes sparkle with excitement
- conversation sparkles
noun
A bright, shining point of light.
The sparkle of the diamond caught her eye.
Often appears as...
- diamond sparkle
- sparkle of light
noun
The exciting quality of someone or something.
She has lost none of her sparkle.
Often appears as...
- lost her sparkle
- burned with a sparkle
verb
To produce sparks.
The live wire was sparking dangerously.
Often appears as...
- wire sparkles
- spark plugs sparkle
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To shine brightly with a lot of small points of light.
The stars were sparkling in the night sky.
Often appears as...
- stars sparkle
- jewelry sparkles
verb
To be lively or bright, show excitement or pleasure.
Her eyes sparkled with excitement.
Often appears as...
- eyes sparkle with excitement
- conversation sparkles
noun
A bright, shining point of light.
The sparkle of the diamond caught her eye.
Often appears as...
- diamond sparkle
- sparkle of light
noun
The exciting quality of someone or something.
She has lost none of her sparkle.
Often appears as...
- lost her sparkle
- burned with a sparkle
verb
To produce sparks.
The live wire was sparking dangerously.
Often appears as...
- wire sparkles
- spark plugs sparkle
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Twinkle
Use 'sparkle' when describing something that actually twinkles or reflects light in tiny flashes.
The dew on the grass sparkled in the morning sun.
Pro Tip 2/3Beauty Enhancing
'Sparkle' often describes how light enhances beauty, making objects appear more attractive.
Her gemstone earrings sparkled at the party.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphoric Use
It can be used metaphorically to describe something as superb or excellent without actual light involved.
The actor's performance sparkled with wit.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Twinkle
Use 'sparkle' when describing something that actually twinkles or reflects light in tiny flashes.
The dew on the grass sparkled in the morning sun.
Pro Tip 2/3Beauty Enhancing
'Sparkle' often describes how light enhances beauty, making objects appear more attractive.
Her gemstone earrings sparkled at the party.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphoric Use
It can be used metaphorically to describe something as superb or excellent without actual light involved.
The actor's performance sparkled with wit.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Twinkle
Use 'sparkle' when describing something that actually twinkles or reflects light in tiny flashes.
The dew on the grass sparkled in the morning sun.
Pro Tip 2/3Beauty Enhancing
'Sparkle' often describes how light enhances beauty, making objects appear more attractive.
Her gemstone earrings sparkled at the party.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphoric Use
It can be used metaphorically to describe something as superb or excellent without actual light involved.
The actor's performance sparkled with wit.
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Video examples
String theory - Brian...
myself many others around the world it's called super string theory as you were indicating and the wonderful thing is that super string theory has nothing to do at first sight with this idea of extra dimensions but when we study super string theory we find that it resurrects the idea in a sparkling new form so let
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Making sense of string...
many others around the world, it's called superstring theory, as you were indicating. And the wonderful thing is that superstring theory has nothing to do at first sight with this idea of extra dimensions, but when we study superstring theory, we find that it resurrects the idea in a sparkling, new form.
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What's in Hand...
enough we'd also like our products to smell nice like these flowers or and these are all actual hand sanitizers that people buy marshmallow pumpkin latte fresh sparkling snow white peach Chardonnay and I less than three glitter and even though we want our sanitizer to smell delightful
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What a Sea Snail Die-off...
For people that think they don't like fish or people that don't think they like shellfish, it's amazing to see their eyes just sparkle when they take a bit of it and go, "This is absolutely incredible." And you know before they took the bite they were almost afraid to take a bite.
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How do crystals work? -...
And diamonds never naturally grow into the shapes found in jewelry— those diamonds have been cut to showcase sparkle and clarity. Environmental conditions can also influence whether crystals form at all. Glass is made of melted quartz sand, but it isn’t crystalline.
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The Japanese myth of the...
The salesman polished it until it sparkled and shone. He carried the kettle to Morin-ji Temple and presented it to the solemn monks. His timing was perfect— they were in need of a large kettle for an important service, and purchased his pot for a handsome price.
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The case against "good"...
It tastes like pillows of sparkles or old shoe and dung. No more of sounding good or bad. You sound like lilting baby laughter or ogres marching to war. Dear God, you do not look good or bad. You look like a feathery angel or a morose faun.
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Sylvia Earle: How to...
filled with luminous creatures, living in dark waters that average two miles deep. They flash, and sparkle, and glow with their own living light. There are still places in the sea as pristine as I knew as a child.
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This Platypus Can Glow...
amaze you with the very latest scientific discoveries relating to the natural world well i say the very latest the latest but also those that make you go wow wow those which are truly the most sparkling
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Vampires: Folklore,...
they are part of my tribe. Even sparkling vampires can be included. After all, it's the continued storytelling and reimagining of the vampire legend that allows us to truly live forever.
Video examples
String theory - Brian...
myself many others around the world it's called super string theory as you were indicating and the wonderful thing is that super string theory has nothing to do at first sight with this idea of extra dimensions but when we study super string theory we find that it resurrects the idea in a sparkling new form so let
Video examples
Making sense of string...
many others around the world, it's called superstring theory, as you were indicating. And the wonderful thing is that superstring theory has nothing to do at first sight with this idea of extra dimensions, but when we study superstring theory, we find that it resurrects the idea in a sparkling, new form.
Video examples
What's in Hand...
enough we'd also like our products to smell nice like these flowers or and these are all actual hand sanitizers that people buy marshmallow pumpkin latte fresh sparkling snow white peach Chardonnay and I less than three glitter and even though we want our sanitizer to smell delightful
Video examples
What a Sea Snail Die-off...
For people that think they don't like fish or people that don't think they like shellfish, it's amazing to see their eyes just sparkle when they take a bit of it and go, "This is absolutely incredible." And you know before they took the bite they were almost afraid to take a bite.
Video examples
How do crystals work? -...
And diamonds never naturally grow into the shapes found in jewelry— those diamonds have been cut to showcase sparkle and clarity. Environmental conditions can also influence whether crystals form at all. Glass is made of melted quartz sand, but it isn’t crystalline.
Video examples
The Japanese myth of the...
The salesman polished it until it sparkled and shone. He carried the kettle to Morin-ji Temple and presented it to the solemn monks. His timing was perfect— they were in need of a large kettle for an important service, and purchased his pot for a handsome price.
Video examples
The case against "good"...
It tastes like pillows of sparkles or old shoe and dung. No more of sounding good or bad. You sound like lilting baby laughter or ogres marching to war. Dear God, you do not look good or bad. You look like a feathery angel or a morose faun.
Video examples
Sylvia Earle: How to...
filled with luminous creatures, living in dark waters that average two miles deep. They flash, and sparkle, and glow with their own living light. There are still places in the sea as pristine as I knew as a child.
Video examples
This Platypus Can Glow...
amaze you with the very latest scientific discoveries relating to the natural world well i say the very latest the latest but also those that make you go wow wow those which are truly the most sparkling
Video examples
Vampires: Folklore,...
they are part of my tribe. Even sparkling vampires can be included. After all, it's the continued storytelling and reimagining of the vampire legend that allows us to truly live forever.
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Quote examples
Nick Clooney
American Politician
For some reason, on that sparkling afternoon last week, I actually saw the coal that was passing by and it set me to thinking how important coal was to our everyday lives when I was a little boy.
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Homer Hickam
American Author
Throughout my childhood, when I raised my blanket in the morning, I saw a black, sparkling powder float off it. My socks were always black with coal dirt when I took off my shoes at night.
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Christie Brinkley
American Model
Adopting a really positive attitude can work wonders to adding years to your life, a spring to your step, a sparkle to your eye, and all of that.
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James Gates Percival
American Poet
The world is full of poetry. The air is living with its spirit; and the waves dance to the music of its melodies, and sparkle in its brightness.
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Rabindranath Tagore
Indian Poet
The water in a vessel is sparkling; the water in the sea is dark. The small truth has words which are clear; the great truth has great silence.
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Christina Tosi
American Chef
I live and die by my SodaStream. I love sparkling water. When you're eating all the time, the bubbles are nice to help settle your stomach.
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Anton Chekhov
Russian Dramatist
We shall find peace. We shall hear angels, we shall see the sky sparkling with diamonds.
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Ella Woodward
English Writer
When life gives you Monday, dip it in glitter and sparkle all day.
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Jeffree Star
American Celebrity
I love nail art and anything that sparkles and grabs attention.
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Eric Trump
American Businessman
I've always liked sparkling wine. Rose, too.
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Nick Clooney
American Politician
For some reason, on that sparkling afternoon last week, I actually saw the coal that was passing by and it set me to thinking how important coal was to our everyday lives when I was a little boy.
Quote examples
Homer Hickam
American Author
Throughout my childhood, when I raised my blanket in the morning, I saw a black, sparkling powder float off it. My socks were always black with coal dirt when I took off my shoes at night.
Quote examples
Christie Brinkley
American Model
Adopting a really positive attitude can work wonders to adding years to your life, a spring to your step, a sparkle to your eye, and all of that.
Quote examples
James Gates Percival
American Poet
The world is full of poetry. The air is living with its spirit; and the waves dance to the music of its melodies, and sparkle in its brightness.
Quote examples
Rabindranath Tagore
Indian Poet
The water in a vessel is sparkling; the water in the sea is dark. The small truth has words which are clear; the great truth has great silence.
Quote examples
Christina Tosi
American Chef
I live and die by my SodaStream. I love sparkling water. When you're eating all the time, the bubbles are nice to help settle your stomach.
Quote examples
Anton Chekhov
Russian Dramatist
We shall find peace. We shall hear angels, we shall see the sky sparkling with diamonds.
Quote examples
Ella Woodward
English Writer
When life gives you Monday, dip it in glitter and sparkle all day.
Quote examples
Jeffree Star
American Celebrity
I love nail art and anything that sparkles and grabs attention.
Quote examples
Eric Trump
American Businessman
I've always liked sparkling wine. Rose, too.
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