sparkle
verb (used without object)
to issue in or as if in little sparks, as fire or light.
sparkled
Example Sentences
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With just one goal in five starts, he certainly has not sparkled like Mbappe, Messi or Jude Bellingham.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
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
In August 2024, Maisie Peters opened for Taylor Swift wearing socks which sparkled with "MP3".
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
The city sparkled below like a spread of jewels, but now I had an idea what was hidden among the bright lights.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2025
His face was eager and his gray-green eyes sparkled brightly.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
