twinkle
verb (used without object)
to shine with a flickering gleam of light, as a star or distant light.
twinkles
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pluralof twinkle.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof twinkle (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
twinkleverb (used without object)to shine with a flickering gleam of light, as a star or distant light.
Example Sentences
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Today, Lenker’s grin twinkles with a permanent gold replacement.
From New York Times ● Mar. 11, 2024
At almost every window, a candle or star-shaped decoration twinkles a sign of welcome.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 27, 2023
To reach phones on the ground, the satellite uses a large, reflective antenna roughly the size of a racquetball court that twinkles brightly as it orbits.
From Science Magazine ● Nov. 13, 2022
At the top of each hour while lit, it twinkles thanks to 20,000 flashing bulbs.
From Reuters ● Sep. 13, 2022
They ranged from discreet golden lights that dripped twinkles to giant displays of snowmen and teddy bears and multicolored stars.
From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
