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sparks

[spahrks] / spɑrks /
NOUN
fire
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blaze bonfire heat inferno
STRONG
campfire charring coals combustion conflagration devouring element embers flames flare glow hearth holocaust incandescence luminosity oxidation phlogiston pyre scintillation scorching searing tinder warmth
WEAK
flame and smoke hot spot rapid oxidation sea of flames up in smoke

Example Sentences

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Vince, 64, says that every technological innovation initially causes a stir and sparks curiosity among audiences.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Haendel said he hopes his work makes ordinary moments like waiting for a train a little more interesting and sparks people’s curiosity about the neighborhood’s history.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

I would be delighted if this achievement sparks the curiosity of young people who will shape the future and helps build a better world.

From Science Daily • May 3, 2026

“Saturday Night Live” still sparks the imagination and drives the conversation after all these years because it’s writer-focused.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

I updated her on what was happening—and that I might not be on ATO tonight if the power didn’t come back soon—and watched as sparks fell and fizzled to death in the slush.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows