How to Use sparkle in a Sentence

sparkle

1 of 2 verb
  • The dancers sparkled on stage.
  • Her eyes sparkled with pride.
  • Above him, the night sky sparkled.
    — Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Get that stemware sparkling once again.
    — Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Her eyes were sparkling with the fun of it all.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
  • But why save sparkle for sundown?
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 27 May 2026
  • Try adding a squeeze to sparkling water.
    — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Is sparkling water good for you?
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Her eyes sparkle a little brighter.
    — Ashley Spencer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
  • Top with a splash of sparkling water; add ice.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Just swap the sparkling rosé for sparkling water.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Then, after the meal, my shoes came back—sparkling clean.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
  • So, the books around it sparkle on the shelf, and this book alone is old and ragged.
    — Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
  • These green French tips sparkle in a cat-eye finish.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 May 2026
  • Who knew sparkling water makers could look so sleek?
    — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Zeelander has a sparkling new crown jewel on the high seas.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
  • You’ll be left with surfaces that sparkle from the inside out.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
  • Drink cherry juice on its own or add a splash to sparkling water.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Avoid fizzy drinks like sodas and sparkling water.
    — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Brush crust with cream; sprinkle crust and fruit with sparkling sugar.
    — Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 7 July 2023
  • The event will feature wine, sparkling drinks and sweet and savory bites.
    — La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Simply swap sparkling rosé for sparkling water.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
  • The cover was off and Portage Lake sparkled in the sun.
    — Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
  • The cover was off and Portage Lake sparkled in the sun.
    — ABC News, 5 June 2026
  • These heavy, sparkling glasses are iconic.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
  • These are the best toilet cleaners to get rid of tough stains and make your bowl sparkle.
    — Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 26 Oct. 2022
  • If Proof can still sparkle and snap, Kail isn’t proving it.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
  • This black Christmas tree is a nine-foot wonder that sparkles.
    — Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2023
  • The hotel sparkles like a gem set in an island paradise.
    — José Cantillo Ferrer, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
  • In the end, that sparkling backyard oasis is not about doing more.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 1 May 2026

sparkle

2 of 2 noun
  • He caught the sparkle of her diamond out of the corner of his eye.
  • The sun reflected off the water in bright sparkles of light.
  • Don’t let fear downplay your sparkle.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
  • Gem nails bring that sparkle to 2026.
    — Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 19 Feb. 2026
  • His joy, humor and quick wit bring sparkle to my life.
    — Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
  • His joy, humor and quick wit bring sparkle to my life.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 17 Jan. 2026
  • His joy, humor and quick wit bring sparkle to my life.
    — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 18 Jan. 2026
  • His joy, humor and quick wit bring sparkle to my life.
    — Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
  • His joy, humor and quick wit bring sparkle to my life.
    — Christina Dugan Ramirez , Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 20 Jan. 2026
  • No banner, no sparkle — the call just sounds clean.
    — Vinay Kuruvila, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • His joy, humor, and quick wit bring sparkle to my life.
    — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Jan. 2026
  • And in that process, the world misses out on our sparkle.
    — Paris Hilton, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Shine them up and watch your control sparkle along with your clubs.
    — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 7 May 2026
  • Even Aquaphor hand lotion showed up in sparkle.
    — Misty L. Heggeness, Time, 17 Aug. 2025
  • The key here is the sparkle of this metallic fit-and-flare maxi dress.
    — Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 20 Dec. 2022
  • In truth, all of the days this week sparkle, so be sure to make the most of them!
    — Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
  • Carrie always did love a bit of sparkle.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Like the trees above, dusty miller’s sparkle shines through its foliage, not its blooms.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Streisand added a touch of sparkle with a bold statement necklace.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 May 2026
  • This sage green set sparkles with silver reflects in the light.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The holiday sky saves one last bit of sparkle for the end of the year.
    — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
  • Gift it on its own or add a fun vintage brooch to the cuff for a touch of sparkle.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Here, blue reflects sparkle against a baby pink base.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 May 2026
  • They are all hand painted and have a lot of glitter and lots of sparkle.
    — Joanne Kempinger Demski, Journal Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2022
  • Diggins, for all her grit, has also brought a sparkle to the sport.
    — Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Shadows that sparkle and shadows that sculpt.
    — Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • If all-over sparkle doesn’t feel very you, try aura nails instead.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 2 June 2026
  • When that sparkle happens, things just arrive.
    — David Wysong, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Imagine if a chocolate bar was round, and that’s it, plus red sparkles.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 23 Jan. 2024
  • These finial ornaments give the tree some sparkle even when the lights aren’t on.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025

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