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Recent Examples of sparker
Fans were quick to notice the sparker on her ring finger.
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Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 2 May 2023
Nolan's robust franchise-sparker continues to astonish, thanks largely to practical effects work and the director's expert melding of the art house and the multiplex.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 17 Feb. 2023
The album is not only a masterpiece of creativity but also a sparker of it.
—Vogue, 9 Nov. 2022
The plate then converts water into oxy-hydrogen (a combustible gas that used to be widely used) which ignites a sparker, shooting the robot into the air.
—Lauren Sigfusson, Discover Magazine, 26 Oct. 2017
Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 2 May 2023
Nolan's robust franchise-sparker continues to astonish, thanks largely to practical effects work and the director's expert melding of the art house and the multiplex.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 17 Feb. 2023
The album is not only a masterpiece of creativity but also a sparker of it.
—Vogue, 9 Nov. 2022
The plate then converts water into oxy-hydrogen (a combustible gas that used to be widely used) which ignites a sparker, shooting the robot into the air.
—Lauren Sigfusson, Discover Magazine, 26 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparker
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Los Angeles County, primed by drought-like conditions, was a tinderbox waiting for a spark.Hannah Singleton, WIRED, 8 Jan. 2025
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Spotting: This refers to how fires can throw off sparks that drift in the air, then settle, igniting additional fires — known as spot fires.Gary Robbins, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2025
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In 2015, as flames raced toward a freeway in the Cajon Pass in Southern California, the presence of drones caused firefighting aircraft to leave the area for about 20 minutes, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said at the time.Janhvi Bhojwani, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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The flames are being fueled in part by extremely strong winds.Becca Longmire, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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Somehow the ethereal little dears were inapprehensible without words.Tom Wolfe, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
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Decked out for the holidays While the angel ornaments sit in a glass case, Donna holds two ornaments on the dining room Christmas tree dear.Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 14 Nov. 2024
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Imagine a blend of a Las Vegas-style sportsbook, the energy of a sports bar and the design aesthetic of a cocktail lounge — that’s the vibe behind a new concept for sports lovers in South End soon.Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025
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And for those travelers, the Italian capital city is an especially exciting destination — all roads lead to Rome, especially for food lovers.Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2025
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Try to feel like a kid again or reunite with a sweetheart or soulmate from the past because could resurrect a love story for the ages.Kyle Thomas, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
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The surrealist, comedic drama stars Torres and Tilda Swinton as an aspiring toymaker and an eccentric art critic who find problematic soulmates in each other.Elaina Patton, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2024
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The Dodgers have been seen as the favorites for quite some time now.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Use Sunday for returning to any favorites and complete the must-see checklist that includes Amy Sherald’s solo show at SFMOMA.Chadd Scott, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Sparker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparker. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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