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adjective

1
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
As recently as five years ago, meme users were still mocking Cullen’s sparkling appearance. — David MacK, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026 Luis Castillo struck out 10 in seven sparkling innings, helping the Chicago White Sox beat Rhett Lowder and the Cincinnati Reds 5-0 on Wednesday night. — CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 According to the brand, the sparkling vinegar tonic is inspired by the switchels and shrubs made by Barbadian field workers in the 1600s. — Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026 The next couple of slides show a closer look at some of the sparkling waters the family was surrounded by, followed by the fresh pizza Lohan enjoyed one day. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 Small parts of Tuscany also started picking, as well as most sparkling wine regions. — Colleen Barry, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026 Fill a glass most of the way with sparkling water, add a splash of blueberry juice and serve over ice. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026 The Paige cocktail at Kitty Dare is made with ASW Fiddler bourbon, Blended Family Peach liqueur, peach puree and sparkling wine. — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Pour 3 ounces nonalcoholic sparkling wine, 2 ounces apple-thyme cordial and 1 ounce tonic over ice. — Ryan Brennan august 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
Per its Sotheby’s auction listing, scrolls of diamonds are interrupted by sparkling floral motifs, while a romantic heart emblem sits at the center. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 17 Aug. 2026 To make the mocktail, add 1-2 tablespoons of ACV to a glass of still or sparkling water. — Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 17 Aug. 2026 After it was reinstalled, the sparkling gem became the must-see exhibit of the exposition. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026 The ever-changing menu features menu a variety of white, red, and sparkling blends for $20 per person. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026 At first spritz, you’re instantly enchanted and uplifted by sparkling, tart notes of pomelo and yuzu. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Aug. 2026 Enter Nature’s Organic, which was launched in Fremont in 2017, later expanded to Sunnyvale and has recently opened a bright, sparkling new shop on the avenue in downtown Campbell. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026 Available in a pack of four cans, this sparkling beverage is practically made for passing around the picnic blanket or sipping by the pool. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026 Fresh berries, citrus and sparkling water make these summer mocktail recipes perfect for warm-weather parties. — Ryan Brennan august 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparkling
  1. bubbly
  2. gleaming
  3. merry
  4. glowing
  5. glittering
  6. effervescent
  7. radiant
  8. scintillating
Adjective
  • The punchline of the video is someone saying her name, which bounces off the tongue like a bubbly prosecco.
    — Owen Carry, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Adjust the heat to maintain the bubbly cooking action and/or to prevent the sauce from spitting.
    — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 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
  • Rounding up his merry men of Sherwood Forest, and his Maid Marian (Olivia de Havilland), Robin goes about resisting John’s rule and securing Richard’s throne.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Fortune’s intrepid tech editor, Alexei Oreskovic, and his merry band of reporters will carry on in my absence.
    — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of merry
Verb
  • Crosley has a new all-in-one offering called the Luminate Record Player that incorporates this glowing LED effect.
    — Brad Moon, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The Great Reno Balloon Race celebrates its 45th anniversary with four days of glowing balloons, mass ascensions, free tethered rides, and more.
    — Tamara Gane, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of glowing
Verb
  • Many travel editors are familiar with the landing at London City Airport, too, where the glittering city skyline shows itself like a mirage after high-altitude journeys.
    — Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The stadium is made of the same glittering marble used on the Acropolis, making the cleanup job delicate.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of glittering
Adjective
  • The gregarious and media-savvy Hilton has been waging an energetic and effervescent run for governor, with multiple appearances a day and frequent updates to his cheeky social media accounts.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Along with the star, Bergamote 22 expertly blends in grapefruit and petitgrain for an effervescent opening, combined with white tea notes for extra freshness, plus a woody backbone of vetiver paired with amber and musk.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of effervescent
Adjective
  • Klitschko concluded the caption, which accompanied a radiant photo of Panettiere, with another birthday send-off to the late actress.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
  • My phone lights up with a new text, and my heart lights up, too, a fresh lime dropping into a cold bottle of beer, a bursting balloon, a cartoon lightbulb flicking on with sudden, radiant intensity.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of radiant
Adjective
  • The cost to view the fourth-ever WNBA matchup between Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark from the upper deck — less than a week after the scintillating third meeting in Indianapolis — was not overly prohibitive.
    — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The action-adventure heist flick was directed by Guy Ritchie who has a knack for making scintillating cinema.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of scintillating

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“Sparkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparkling. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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