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as in to sparkle
to give off sparks the broken radio sparked and smoked the instant it was plugged in

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noun

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Recent Examples of spark
Verb
And the move has already sparked international backlash and sent chills through the financial world. CBS News, 2 Feb. 2025 Within about an hour starting shortly after midnight Tuesday, three wildfires sparked in the Fallbrook and Bonsall areas. Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2025
Noun
After sparks ignited from the lights above, the video switched back to color to reveal an empty audience with only a clapping baby watching. Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2025 Complicating matters is the fact that Gordon and Lerman have a real spark, complementing each other’s energy almost perfectly. Jourdain Searles, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for spark 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spark
Verb
  • However, the effects of sparkling water on metabolism are small, and drinking fizzy water on its own without making any other diet or exercise changes isn’t likely to help anyone lose weight, the research concluded.
    Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Underwood wore strappy beige pointed-toe stilettos and accessorized with statement diamond dangling earrings, as well as sparkling diamond rings.
    Ada Tseng, WWD, 20 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Sudden immersion in such frigid water, known as cold shock, can trigger immediate physiological responses such as uncontrolled gasping, rapid breathing or hyperventilation, according to the National Weather Service.
    Rebekah Riess, CNN, 30 Jan. 2025
  • The loss triggered cascade of losses for other tech companies and consequently a major 3% downdraft in the Nasdaq index.
    Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Use These 5 Tips To Address Communication Issues In Relationships By Darlin Tillery Life & Trends Reporter 0 A spouse's dilemma on whether to secretly pay off the couple's mortgage with a gift from a wealthy relative has provoked a flurry of opinions online.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
  • Watercolours and its surprisingly competent pictures will enliven any coffee table—and surely provoke more than a few visitors to thumb its pages and reflect on Charles’s varied interests.
    Allie Merriam, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • In terms of the film’s relevance, the narrative sets up a symbolic situation that offers a glimmer of hope.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025
  • The Blackhawks saw a glimmer of that in Connor Bedard’s rookie season.
    Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The star glowed in a metallic bronze La Pointe gown with a plunging halter neckline.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
  • The star literally glowed wearing a sparkling gold two-piece set, complete with gold decal stickers pasted on her stomach.
    Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 2 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • There is a release clause of around €55million (£46m) and Athletic will only sell if that gets activated, so the fact his contract ends in 2027 is irrelevant.
    The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Apple’s recent software update, iOS 18.3, automatically activates the Apple Intelligence feature for both new users and those upgrading on eligible devices.
    Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The Hair Bros—aka hairstylists Nick Latham and Sean Paul Nother—are encouraging us to take a leaf out of their book and channel that '80s librarian main character energy by embracing our cowlicks.
    Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 25 Jan. 2025
  • Instead, the coach is encouraged by what he’s seen from the mobile blueliner as of late.
    Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Alessandra Ambrosio brought a splash of sparkle to the Marc Cain fall 2025 collection show on Friday in Berlin.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 31 Jan. 2025
  • Common themes among their designs include splashes of bold color in otherwise neutral kitchens and living areas, dark and moody dens and library spaces, and generous entertaining spaces for putting that famed Southern hospitality into practice.
    Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 30 Jan. 2025

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“Spark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spark. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.

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