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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

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

Marla, I love that you want to celebrate your milestone birthday in a playful way that sparks your inner child.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 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

As it braked to a slow halt, red sparks sprayed.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate