sparkle
Example Sentences
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“That is the grown-up part of the AI story: Less sparkle, more spreadsheet.”
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Magpies boss Martin Paterson was glowing in his praise of Jones' display - but he also highlighted the work of others within the team for helping the wide man sparkle.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Her skin glows, her eyes sparkle and her hair shines.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 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
For before them, glittering with the cold, hard, sharp sparkle of a diamond, was the sea.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
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