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
  • In a shower of sparks, the bridge fell across the Dali's bow, with other sections splashing into the channel.
    USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024
  • What's the secret to keeping the spark alive in your relationship?
    David Oliver, USA TODAY, 31 May 2023
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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
  • Lithium mining has also sparked an economic boom in parts of Chile.
    Megan Janetsky, Victor R. Caivano and Rodrigo Abd, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2024

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