sparkling 1 of 2

adjective

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as in bubbly

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as in gleaming

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as in merry

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sparkling

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verb

present participle of sparkle
1
as in glowing
to give off sparks while fireworks that sparkle may be entertaining to look at, they can be highly dangerous when used indoors

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2
as in glittering
to shoot forth bursts of light the crystal sparkled in the sunlight

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Recent Examples of sparkling
Adjective
But Hayden said the Shuckers Union will have a pretty robust sparkling wine menu — one that isn’t just prosecco or just champagne, but the fun sparkling wines found around the world that usually fall in the middle of those two wines’ price points. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026 The country music legend’s love for towering heels with sparkling embellishments and unapologetically feminine glamour became as recognizable as her voice over the years. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 Palvin, 33, returned to the runway decked out in sparkling diamonds only six weeks after giving birth to her first daughter with husband Dylan Sprouse. — Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 The cool, consistent temperatures of 2018 allowed for slow fruit maturation, complex flavor development, and beautiful tension and acidity in the sparkling wines, so this edition of La Rêve also offers notes of citrus, lychee, and Bartlett pear. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2026 The track opens with piano and a sparkling string arrangement while Bryan takes the first verse. — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026 The winery’s website says Passaggio produced 1,700 cases of sparkling, white and red wines annually. — Ella Chakarian, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 The sprawling estate boasted a combination badminton and tennis court, as well as a sparkling swimming pool, where Crawford loved to soak up the sun during her time off. — Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026 But my personal come-to-Jesus moment was the bottle of Berlucchi ’61 Brut Nature, a sparkling wine from Franciacorta made in the traditional Champagne method, bone-dry and bracing. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
Verb
Boisset also has younger wine drinkers in mind with his plans for Artesa, which began life in 1992 as sparkling-wine house Codorniu Napa, a New World extension of the Raventós Codorníu family of Cava fame. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2026 Styled by Molly Dickson, Grace opted for a sparkling outfit this Friday. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026 The bathroom was decked out with marble on the floors and walls, and the walk-in shower was spacious and sparkling clean. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026 Kate Middleton brought out a royal favorite for the latest state banquet, once again dazzling in the sparkling headpiece that has become her go-to for palace glamour. — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Her fashion choices are just as much a part of the package, with a wardrobe of sparkling, barely-there separates and statement boots complementing her signature bright pink hair. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2026 Kicking it all off is a masquerade ball where masks and sparkling costumes are the norm. — Michelle Mastro, Midwest Living, 9 Oct. 2026 For one of Larsson’s shows in Tokyo, makeup artist Sophia Sinot transformed the Allure cover star into a sparkling interpretation of Hello Kitty. — Marci Robin, Allure, 8 Oct. 2026 The report — obtained by ProPublica from the Federal Aviation Administration through a freedom of information request — shows video captured a fireball, then a shower of sparkling debris in the sky moments after the explosion. — Heather Vogell, ProPublica, 8 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparkling
  1. bubbly
  2. gleaming
  3. merry
  4. glowing
  5. glittering
  6. effervescent
  7. radiant
  8. scintillating
Adjective
  • Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the filling is very bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Bake until crust is golden and filling is bubbly, 30 to 35 minutes.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of bubbly
Adjective
  • Under his meticulous care, the gleaming red sports car has been souped up to generate 400-horsepower turbo performance, but retains much of the original features and feel.
    — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
  • The trailer features stunning images of the massive gleaming white cube that was the centerpiece of the staging and Instagram-worthy shots of the pryo and special effects that made the tour a must-see for fans.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2025
Definition of gleaming
Adjective
  • Rather than getting stuck or trying to figure out a way to navigate around an obstacle, the robot can simply leap over it and continue on its merry way.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
  • After tuning up, Batiste led his merry band of musicians to their stage.
    — Marc Lieberman, CBS News, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of merry
Verb
  • The deep-space image reveals a 230-light-year-wide swathe of the glowing emission nebula N159, threaded with denser filaments of reddish molecular hydrogen that hide countless energetic young stars.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The yellow Pokémon mascot had glowing glasses and ears that changed colors along with the set.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of glowing
Verb
  • The glittering claims of what AI in education will do, offered by those who abandoned us in our hour of need, are not those rocks.
    — Kamau Bobb October 21, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The beaches will always have that kinetic draw, sure, as do the beautiful (and still often secretive) mountain villages, glittering coves, and a very leisurely lunch scene.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of glittering
Adjective
  • During a recent visit to the brand's Bryant Park showroom, the energy was effervescent as Arons and her team walked us through the latest offering from the brand -- including the smash collab.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Summer may be over, but its effervescent joy has carried over into the street style trends outside the recent spring 2027 shows despite the cooler days.
    — Irene Kim, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of effervescent
Adjective
  • Each of the shooting stars can be seen racing away from the shower's apparent point of origin — or radiant — which is located close to the red giant star Betelgeuse in the constellation Orion.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • This formula feels and applies like skincare, and looks like your skin but brighter and more radiant.
    — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of radiant
Adjective
  • On what had been something of a sleepy early Saturday afternoon for the Washington Capitals, Ryan Leonard suddenly produced a scintillating effort that ignited the home team.
    — Des Bieler, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Dirt roads in the scintillating sunlight, near crashes, the cold crisp breeze of early spring, a breath of air in the summer heat.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of scintillating

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