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sparkle

[spahr-kuhl] / ˈspɑr kəl /




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Maybe you’re sitting in London and decide you’d like to take one of those sightseeing boats on the Seine to see the Eiffel Tower sparkle.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

Máirtín Mac Gabhann said Dáithí had a "sparkle" back in his eye and that he had a "sweetie party" to watch the World Cup final.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

Brilliant blue and white stars sparkle against glowing crimson clouds of hydrogen gas, creating a breathtaking scene that resembles fireworks shining through drifting smoke.

From Science Daily Jul. 5, 2026

“That is the grown-up part of the AI story: Less sparkle, more spreadsheet.”

From Barron's Jun. 2, 2026

You can even use my green and yellow sparkle lure.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool

A brilliant field of red, white, and blue stars sparkles across a new image from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, resembling a sparkler glowing against the night sky.

From Science Daily Jul. 5, 2026

Summer sparkles with possibility, and in this season, we’re inspired by the arrival of new energy and new faces.

From Los Angeles Times May 26, 2026

A myriad of regal colours, rhinestones, sequins, sparkles and diamante material catches the eyes of customers as they walk into a shop in Goole, East Yorkshire.

From BBC Mar. 18, 2026

When it comes to documenting The Beatles’ life and times, the “Anthology” series absolutely sparkles.

From Salon Nov. 21, 2025

There are fine autumn days when the Shannon sparkles and the fields are green and glinting with silver morning dew.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt

Tuesday evening’s April quarter earnings sparkled, as sales of $3 billion and earnings 85 cents a share both surpassed analyst estimates.

From Barron's Jun. 3, 2026

The Japanese player continued her tradition of jaw-dropping looks at the majors with an outfit that sparkled like "the Eiffel Tower at night" at the French Open.

From BBC May 26, 2026

On a recent winter night, frost sparkled in the air like cold confetti and a warm glow spilled from the small windows of a tavern in the one-stoplight village of Sergeantsville, N.J.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 27, 2026

Spurs have not sparkled in the Champions League even though they have yet to lose - but this was not the sort of performance offering hope for the future in this tournament.

From BBC Oct. 22, 2025

Lemon yellow with shiny silver handlebars, a flowered basket, and a metallic purple bicycle seat that sparkled in the sun.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn

After that, I’ll shoot over to Los Feliz and go to Maru Coffee and get either a cortado or the espresso, because it comes with a little sparkling water, and a croissant.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

As I was settling into my suite, a flight attendant dropped by with a tray of beverages, including sparkling wine.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

Use it anywhere a little concentrated summer would be welcome: shaken into cocktails or mocktails, stirred into iced matcha or sparkling water, drizzled over gelato or spooned onto yogurt.

From Salon Aug. 16, 2026

He now has three and a half hectares producing 14 different varieties - red, white and 'pet nat' sparkling wine.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

The ash had turned the sparkling water to thick gray sludge that stank of sulfur.

From "I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980" by Lauren Tarshis




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