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
In a Cannes year with very little Hollywood sparkle, a lot was riding on director James Gray’s “Paper Tiger.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
While those contributions lacked the sparkle of Murphy's earlier efforts they briefly restored his two-frame advantage.
From BBC • May 2, 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
I watched specks of moonlight sparkle off the water’s surface whenever a small swell rolled toward shore.
From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña
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