sparkle

Example Sentences

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Their favorite celebrities always look glowy, mattified and poreless, fans said, with an extra sparkle in their eyes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

Nicole Reber, an L.A.-based real estate agent, was giving “’90s sparkle princess,” coupling a pair of Chanel loafers with a vintage Escada jacket that’s “highly underrated.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

The great Solomon Burke can sing anything and his interpretation of “The Mighty Quinn” still meets that criteria, but there’s not enough substance for him in the song or the arrangement for it to sparkle.

From Salon • Feb. 24, 2026

Missing suspended forward Vinicius Junior and injured midfielder Jude Bellingham, Los Blancos lacked sparkle but did just enough to claim three points on Spain's east coast.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

He saw light sparkle from the old glass in the window, and the rug came alive with blues and warm golden tones.

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett