How to Use sparkle in a Sentence
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These are the best toilet cleaners to get rid of tough stains and make your bowl sparkle.
—Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 26 Oct. 2022
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More than a million and a half lights will be set to sparkle again at Newfields.
—The Indianapolis Star, 21 Oct. 2022
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Small holes lined with sparkling copper speckle the wood.
—Cate McQuaid, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Aug. 2023
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For the on-to-go gal who loves to sparkle, this metallic bag can fit your daily must-haves.
—Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 21 Dec. 2022
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The noonday sun sparkling off the ocean turned the lounge seating a blinding-hot version of white.
—Holly Peterson, New York Times, 3 May 2023
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The notes that best describe her are sparkling grapefruit, patchouli, and a tinge of vanilla musk.
—ELLE, 27 Feb. 2023
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Points of orange, blue, and gold light sparkled and swirled against the black vacuum of space.
—Liam Archacki, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 July 2023
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Your eyes are going to sparkle, and any worry or doubt is going to go out the door.
—Susan Johnston, Rolling Stone, 12 Jan. 2023
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This black Christmas tree is a nine-foot wonder that sparkles.
—Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2023
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Brush crust with cream; sprinkle crust and fruit with sparkling sugar.
—Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2023
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Her face can sparkle with politesse and go flat with menace.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2023
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And for those that prefer a sparkle-free finish, there’s power in its depth.
—Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 30 Nov. 2022
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The rich jewel tones sparkle against black resin — a perfect pairing to amp up any LBD.
—Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2022
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The vessel is cut to sparkle, featuring quilted linework along the cup.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2023
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The show was held in Manchester and the theme of the designs felt very ‘60s mod with sparkling tweed jackets and skirts, pearls, and stockings.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 8 Dec. 2023
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That sparkling gold gown was luminescent on the iconic singer and fit her like a glove.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 5 Feb. 2024
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But the concept behind the program sparkles, even if Mr. Rubenstein doesn’t.
—John Anderson, wsj.com, 25 Apr. 2023
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Amazon just dropped a bunch of deals on cleaning devices that will make your floors sparkle.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 9 Oct. 2022
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Helen sparkled in a teal metallic look from Bronx and Banco.
—Andrea Lavinthal, Peoplemag, 30 July 2023
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Bring on the drama with a glamorous crystal veil that'll make champagne sparkle all night long.
—Medgina Saint-Elien, House Beautiful, 16 Nov. 2022
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Not to mention, Groh’s resume as the department head is far from sparkling.
—Andrew Callahan, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2024
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These festive Fourth of July dessert recipes are guaranteed to sparkle and shine even more than the action in the sky!
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024
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The vehicle features a unique two-tone paint job that shifts from glossy Nocturne Black to sparkling Doré gold.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2023
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The 33-year-old actress wore a striking, satin black gown that featured a plunging, deep v-cut and sparkled at the bottom.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 24 Feb. 2023
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Crown Princess Mary, 51, sparkled in a tiara and blush gown, while Princess Isabella popped in a bright red gown with her hair in a high ponytail.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 29 Sep. 2023
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Add the orange juice, sparkling water, ginger beer, and agave or simple syrup.
—Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2024
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The structure now sparkles under the sun after almost 2,000 years' worth of grime was blasted off the facade.
—Melissa Locker, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2023
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The Priscilla subject wore her iconic, deep-red hair down, and sparkled in Chanel jewels.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 16 Jan. 2024
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The chafing dishes were full, and sparkled with Sterno and silver polish.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2024
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The outcome is a pool that sparkles from end to end, all while demanding significantly less effort from you.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
- 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.
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The key here is the sparkle of this metallic fit-and-flare maxi dress.
—Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 20 Dec. 2022
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Awash in sparkle, the Hyper Lucky Star was the standout.
—elle.com, 4 Apr. 2023
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They are all hand painted and have a lot of glitter and lots of sparkle.
—Joanne Kempinger Demski, Journal Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2022
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Why: Just the right amount of sparkle for the holiday season.
—Claire Stern, ELLE, 23 Dec. 2022
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Below, find the best Christmas lights to make your home sparkle.
—Katie Begley, Peoplemag, 30 Nov. 2022
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Why not just double down on the sparkle with crystal and pearl PVC pumps.
—Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 5 Dec. 2022
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The addition of club soda adds a bit of sparkle to this recipe.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2023
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For sparkle, dust the canvas with teal or blue glitter.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2023
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Aside from the sparkle—there are 70 more diamonds set on the bezel, lugs, and crown—what makes the watch striking is the depth.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2023
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Put a clip-on earring on the bottom of your veil to prevent this — and add a touch of sparkle at the same time.
—Paige Stables, Allure, 30 Mar. 2023
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At the Eras Tour, Swifties paid homage with sparkles, bright colors, and friendship bracelets.
—TIME, 17 Oct. 2023
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Imagine if a chocolate bar was round, and that’s it, plus red sparkles.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 23 Jan. 2024
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Who chose to maximize the sparkle as part of their Oscar-night style?
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2023
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But the romantic sparkle doesn’t always translate to the theme park on a first date.
—Jessica Benda, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2023
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So, who’s next in line for this seat that has lost so much of its sparkle because of the last two people to sit in it?
—Laura Johnston, cleveland, 17 Nov. 2022
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The crystals add a bit of sparkle to the frames, while the lenses offer 100% UV protection.
—Catherine Garcia, The Week, 30 May 2023
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Blunt tied her hair back in a ponytail and added a bit of sparkle with Lorraine Schwartz jewels.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Peoplemag, 29 Sep. 2023
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Stay up late this Friday to watch the Leonid meteor shower sparkle in the night sky.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Nov. 2023
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The large diamond ring on the singer's finger gave the all-black-everything ’fit a bit of sparkle.
—Amanda Curran, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2023
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But there never was going to be a sparkle bright enough, a smile wide enough, a skirt short enough, for women to be equal.
—Lyz Lenz, Rolling Stone, 16 Feb. 2024
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There’s a little bit of Christmas sparkle in this paper, too.
—Brigitt Earley, Peoplemag, 10 Nov. 2022
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Her statement necklace adds some sparkle to the outfit.
—Annie Goldsmith, Town & Country, 18 Aug. 2023
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These slides are serving elegance and the tiniest bit of sparkle.
—Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 30 Jan. 2023
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Do not get the whole piece wet, as moisture can affect the foil backing that gives rhinestones their sparkle.
—Jura Koncius, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2023
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The shimmer and sparkle didn't end there, thankfully; a pale pink shimmer gleamed on her lids, too.
—Gabi Thorne, Allure, 8 Aug. 2023
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The sequins pattern continued throughout of the rest of the look, making her sparkle on the red carpet.
—Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 30 Dec. 2022
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Meanwhile, a pair of earrings from Ben-Amun add some welcome sparkle.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2023
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There are blue seats at the bar, one wall that looks like a lava lamp, one wall with sparkles, an inflatable alien and lamps that look like circular spaceships.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2024
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