How to Use spark in a Sentence

spark

1 of 2 noun

• The pair share tons of laughs, and the sparks seem to fly.
  — Addison Aloian, Women's Health, 3 May 2023
• So many movies are about the spark, and this is about the powder.
  — Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2023
• The spark and embrace of love and acceptance is the root of the film.
  — Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Apr. 2023
• The performers took the mic to speak their truths with verve and spark and flow.
  — Mark Gozonsky, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2023
• The cutouts are screened to prevent sparks from flying out of the fire, too.
  — Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2024
• During the later moments of the chase, sparks seemed to come from the bottom of the tow truck.
  — Martin Weil, Washington Post, 17 Feb. 2024
• In the top of the eighth, however, the team finally found a spark.
  — Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
• That same spark is evident when Fox sits down to talk to me.
  — Brent Lang, Variety, 11 May 2023
• Few things give an underdog the spark that turnovers do.
  — Corey Smith, Dallas News, 30 Aug. 2023
• Mike and Erin spend a lot more time together and old sparks reignite.
  — Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2023
• The gulch and the forest around it became a bonfire pit waiting for a spark.
  — Reis Thebault, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2024
• Williams always talks about trying to find a spark or jolt.
  — Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 10 May 2023
• All three bring a spark that is echoed in their cast mates’ performances.
  — Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2023
• Do not smoke, use a lighter, strike a match or do anything that may create a spark.
  — Dalia Faheid, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2024
• Alberg rekindles the dormant fire of a man who has lost his spark.
  — Joe Otterson, Variety, 19 Mar. 2024
• Horny Goat Weed can be a helpful way to bring back the spark in your romantic life.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 8 Mar. 2023
• Farther down the line, a long valve stem was being fuse-welded to the stubby tulip in a spray of sparks.
  — Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, 29 Apr. 2023
• Nelson provided a spark on both ends of the floor, with 12 points in the first half and a career-high four blocks.
  — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2024
• The spark that lit his fire, though, was a call about a soldier who’d been very badly wounded in Iraq.
  — Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2023
• In his art, Reva channels that fury, fiery as the burst of sparks that fly from his welding torch.
  — Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2023
• The shoes to fill aren’t just about her absence, but also the sizable task of reigniting the spark that made RHOA a must-watch.
  — Shelby Stewart, Essence, 5 Feb. 2024
• But there’s a surefire way to add a spark of joy and warmth to your life: a touch of retail therapy.
  — Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2024
• Dip a piece of hot fish in the accompanying chile-lime sauce and watch sparks (and forks) fly.
  — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 17 Nov. 2023
• But with over 3,000 videos made, how does King keep recreating that spark?
  — Jon Youshaei, Forbes, 4 May 2023
• Junior guard Josiah Legree proved the spark, scoring 16 of his 22 points in the Knights’ take-charge third quarter.
  — Glenn Graham, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2023
• The spark started the first day Cortez invited Varela, who’d heard the team needed a catcher, up to the mound to pitch against the team in practice.
  — Luca Evans, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2023
• Several sources say ignis fatuus, a spark of swamp gas, is the likely cause of the strange light.
  — Fox News, 3 Mar. 2023
• Amid this gloom, there were sparks of cheering news; not all artistic endeavors fell afoul of the strikes.
  — Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2023
• With the Tattooist of Auschwitz, an instant and sustained spark between the Lali and Gita characters was crucial.
  — Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 May 2024
• While sparks immediately fly, Solène is at first wary of starting anything with a much younger guy whom paparazzi and screaming fans constantly follow around.
  — Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 3 May 2024

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spark

2 of 2 verb

• That sparked a 9-0 FSU run that pushed the Seminoles into the lead.
  — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2024
• An Elise Hart kill and a Lila Norris ace sparked the run that made it 13-7.
  — Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal, 31 Aug. 2023
• The Trojans were sparked by — of all things — their defense.
  — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Dec. 2023
• The York Fire sparked at a crucial moment for Joshua trees.
  — Reis Thebault, Washington Post, 6 Aug. 2023
• The big question now, will this spark a wider war in the Middle East or work to contain the conflict?
  — ABC News, 4 Feb. 2024
• The killing sparked fear in the quiet college town and led to weeks of speculation as to who was the killer.
  — Jeffrey Kopp, CNN, 18 Aug. 2023
• There wasn’t any immediate word on what sparked the blazes.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 19 Aug. 2023
• As land pressures have increased over time, these movements have sparked disputes over who has the right to the land.
  — Gino Vlavonou, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2024
• Ramírez tagged Kluber for a solo shot, sparking a five-run inning for the Guardians.
  — Julian McWilliams, BostonGlobe.com, 8 June 2023
• An Arctic front passing the area may spark snow showers or squalls in the morning to midday.
  — Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 13 Jan. 2024
• The proposition sparked the lawsuit, which has been on a legal roller coaster since.
  — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2023
• The show also sparked women to follow in the footsteps of Meredith Grey and pursue a career in medicine.
  — Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
• More than 1,400 people in Israel died in the attacks that sparked the war, Israeli officials said.
  — WSJ, 8 Nov. 2023
• The incident has sparked an uproar in Israel and put pressure on the government to reach a new deal with Hamas.
  — Josef Federman, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2023
• Investigators say a gas stove that was left on sparked a house fire in Athol that killed a 62-year-old woman last week.
  — Talia Lissauer, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Sep. 2023
• News of his death sparked outrage, with some Western leaders blaming Vladimir Putin.
  — Andrew Torgan, CNN, 18 Feb. 2024
• The pair, whose romance has sparked a frenzy among sports fans and Swifties alike, were first spotted together on Sept. 24 leaving a game in Kelce's car.
  — Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 13 Oct. 2023
• Meanwhile, foreign aid sparks debate on the campaign trail.
  — CBS News, 18 Feb. 2024
• Their split was allegedly sparked by an affair that the drummer had with his former fiancée, Lavinia Lang, in 1992.
  — Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 2 Dec. 2023
• Look to the best thrillers and mysteries to keep you on the edge of your seat, get lost in the possibilities of the best sci-fi and fantasy, and spark some joy with these 14 feel-good reads.
  — Bekah Waalkes, Washington Post, 10 July 2023
• The Ferrari hurtles down the Vegas Strip at about 200 miles per hour, a cloud of orange sparks billowing out from underneath the car.
  — David Hill, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2024
• The Colts ran to a 28-10 halftime lead sparked by two Anthony Richardson rushing touchdowns.
  — Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Jan. 2024
• His killing sparked protests and a lawsuit, in which his parents alleged sheriff’s deputies had killed him in an attempt to become members of a deputy gang.
  — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2024
• That, in turn, sparked retaliation from Beijing, which first probed steel tubes, then French wine.
  — Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 12 Jan. 2024
• Analysts believe all this tumult could spark a fresh wave of mergers.
  — Brent Lang, Variety, 26 July 2023
• The decision to fund the rebuild of Inlet View, one of the district’s oldest buildings, has sparked intense debate.
  — Annie Berman, Anchorage Daily News, 8 June 2023
• The timing is nowhere near certain as Republicans line up for their chance at the gavel amid the bitter divisions that sparked the chaos.
  — Byfarnoush Amiri, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2023
• In the end, Brown’s debut feature explores the poisonous heart of the American dream sparking a nightmare for all involved.
  — Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Oct. 2023
• There’s even a self-cleaning function that can get your oven sparking clean in 10 minutes just by using water.
  — Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2023
• That leaves a final vote before the County Commission to approve the sale in the coming weeks, though the proposal did spark some concerns at the hearing.
  — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024

Last Updated: 9 Jun 2024