as in cheerful
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Recent Examples of sparkly
Back then, Novak was riffing on the sparkly dress and brooch that Joan Crawford had worn in The Bride Wore Red (1937).
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Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 5 May 2025
The trend forecasting firm said this demand is giving denim with sparkly surfaces, embroidery and embellishments a boost.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 May 2025
And the sparkly quality of the quartz crystal translates into sand that seems to glow white.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 May 2025
Dressed in multiple sparkling costumes (there were 13 wardrobe changes total), Shakira sang multiple songs that capture her vibe right now: stress-free and single, strutting in a sparkly dress with a cocktail in hand at one point.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2025
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Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 5 May 2025
The trend forecasting firm said this demand is giving denim with sparkly surfaces, embroidery and embellishments a boost.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 May 2025
And the sparkly quality of the quartz crystal translates into sand that seems to glow white.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 May 2025
Dressed in multiple sparkling costumes (there were 13 wardrobe changes total), Shakira sang multiple songs that capture her vibe right now: stress-free and single, strutting in a sparkly dress with a cocktail in hand at one point.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparkly
Adjective
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Here’s a cheerful fringed umbrella that looks a lot more expensive than its $72 price tag.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
6 June 2025
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Sparkling with Champagne-like bubbles, a bready, light body and a clean, faintly bitter finish, this cheerful beer is ideal for a sunny summer afternoon.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Each flute is handmade from Waterford’s finest luxury crystal and features a narrow bowl, encouraging bubbles to rise to the rim for an effervescent experience.—
Maria Conti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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Warm and energizing, the effervescent blend of pineapple, lychee, frangipani and musk will amp you up for a time out on the town.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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For a sizable, open economy taking big hits from Donald Trump’s trade war, South Korea sure seems chirpy about the near-term outlook.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Brightly colored human-size bugs swarm the stage, speaking a chirpy buggy language.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2025
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Photo : Open Homes Photography The landscape architect Bruce Porter designed the buoyant gardens.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
28 May 2025
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As their names suggest, the first three are lively and buoyant hues that from WGSN’s view will help people rise above the stresses of the world.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Even the sales decline portrayed an upbeat picture in some ways.—
Catherine Baab,
Quartz,
29 May 2025
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Bloomberg | Getty Images Salesforce shares were volatile in extended trading on Wednesday after the sales and customer service software maker reported upbeat fiscal first-quarter results and guidance.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Wasn’t the entire point of season two making both the audience and Ted realize all the ways in which his ultra-chipper attitude and impenetrable optimism were a mask for decades of repressed sadness?—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Mar. 2023
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The super-chipper T.A. who serves as her driver and cheerleader (Rammel Chan) deposits Kate at a B&B whose snarling proprietor (Cindy Gold) seems to have chosen the wrong line of business.—
Sheri Linden,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Aug. 2020
Adjective
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While times are tough for recent college grads, the future looks bright for those with experience-building apprenticeships - especially in some trade roles where AI isn’t a threat.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Double-pane sliding glass windows throughout flood the space with natural light, making the whole home feel bright and open.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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Aside from honoring the tenured in the game, the culture remains enthusiastic about who is next.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Trump is used to an enthusiastic crowd, but this was different: These men and women went against their union to support this deal.—
Salena Zito,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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“Sparkly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparkly. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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