- present participle of sparkle.
sparkling
Example Sentences
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This was the case for Sam Colenutt, 29, who first tried a chilled sparkling red wine at a vineyard in Australia.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
Her designs featured plasma, which are gas particles that have been charged, inserted into glass tubes, and attached to dresses to create sparkling and glowing looks.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
Together, these layers create an image dominated by red, white, and blue, with the X-ray data highlighting the sparkling glow of young stars forming within the nebula.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 4, 2026
He wore an all-white suit in the video, while his wife, singer Ashanti, donned a sparkling gown.
From Barron's ● Jul. 4, 2026
The dark wood paneling, sparkling chandeliers, and patterned carpets were as luxurious as one would find in any fine house, but there was a subtle, masculine difference in the feeling of the place.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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