winkle

verb

Definition of winklenext
as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light under a canopy of winkling stars, the campers bedded down for the night

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for winkle
  1. gleam
  2. flash
  3. twinkle
  4. shimmer
  5. sparkle
  6. shine
  7. glint
  8. glitter
Verb
  • Thousands of such boards gleam flatly under the glaring LED ceiling lights.
    Vince Beiser, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Calvin Klein Double-Breasted Rain Jacket with Hood Look chic and pulled together even on rainy or snowy days with this double-breasted trench, which features a double-breasted silhouette with gleaming snaps, peaked lapels, deep angled pockets, and a convenient hood.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of gleam
Verb
  • Sims can leap with the best of them and has flashed the potential to rebound at a high level, but costly mistakes on offense have hurt his opportunities this season.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Yet the technical gauge has consistently flashed bright green.
    Michael Santoli, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of flash
Verb
  • The days leading up to Christmas are some of the most special—when our homes are filled with twinkling lights, cheerful decorations, and the cozy, unmistakable feeling of holiday magic.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Santa's Favorite Watering Hole at Vinyl The vibe: The popular South End hangout spot is turning up its holiday spirit with festive decor, twinkling lights and seasonal cocktails throughout December.
    Laura Barrero, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of twinkle
Verb
  • Simply update your current greenery with metallic accents by spraying add-ons like pinecones and magnolia leaves in shimmering gold or silver.
    Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024
  • In the primary bedroom, a mirror framed in shimmering 23-karat gold appears to float beneath dentil crown molding, and in the wife’s dressing room, another vintage Murano chandelier hangs from a ceiling panel hand-embroidered by artist Sophie Coryndon.
    Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of shimmer
Verb
  • Lastly, feel your best knowing your skin sparkles like Edward Cullen.
    Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The bar will also be serving up sparkling champagne, classic martinis and more.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of sparkle
Verb
  • The North Node of Destiny will shine a light on your third house of communication, learning, neighborhood connections, and close friends, as well as siblings.
    Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Recommended Joy Five years after fire, a shining Notre Dame is ready to reopen its doors Two Republican Jersey Shore-area congressmen, Mr. Smith and U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew, have called on the military to shoot down the drones, citing safety concerns.
    Bruce Shipowski, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of shine
Verb
  • The East and West Stands still glint in the summer sunshine on this day, leaving football fans of a certain age wondering if the last 18 years have been a dream.
    Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 19 Aug. 2024
  • The resulting painting, inspired in part by Peter Paul Rubens’s portrait of King Philip, shows the King of Pop on horseback, in glinting gold armor, with cherubs fluttering overhead.
    Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of glint
Verb
  • Andy also gets to delve into the fashion closet, racks and racks and racks of glittering clothes, where three girls in beige suits (their shoulder lines crusted with sumptuous rhinestone glitter, which at least looks fun) are the égérie at the gate.
    Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Today, elaborate, large-scale European Christmas markets are festive celebrations held in historic squares glittering with colorful lights, beautifully adorned trees, musical concerts, Ferris wheels, mulled wine, homemade food and artisan wares.
    Roger Sands, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of glitter
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