sparkle
Example Sentences
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Her skin glows, her eyes sparkle and her hair shines.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026
The people who dream up the looks that sparkle at high-profile events, and who make sure that even if you don’t feel perfect, you at least look it.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026
He bowled Neesham, Henry and captain Mitchell Santner with perfect slower-ball yorkers to add sparkle to a superb team performance.
From BBC • Mar. 8, 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 think he’s kidding at first, but by the sparkle in his eye, I can tell that he’s not.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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