as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
in typical Las Vegas fashion, the showgirls' sequined costumes spangled gloriously
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Recent Examples of spangle
Jennifer Weil, WWD, 30 July 2024
The fur was oddly erect, as if from static, and spangled with rain.
—Nell Freudenberger, The New Yorker, 28 July 2024
Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 25 Feb. 2024
Bandit grew up with the idea that femininity meant fashion, spangles, performance.
—Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2023
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Verb
That also spangles the packaging of the Terracotta Marmo Sun bronzing powder, in three shades, with a fabric zip pouch.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 30 July 2024
The fur was oddly erect, as if from static, and spangled with rain.
—Nell Freudenberger, The New Yorker, 28 July 2024
Noun
The King returned on June 27, 1973, this time in white with red, white and blue spangles.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 25 Feb. 2024
Bandit grew up with the idea that femininity meant fashion, spangles, performance.
—Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spangle
Verb
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Four lowriders, parked alongside gas pumps, gleamed in the afternoon sun in Altadena.—
Ken Bensinger,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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Venus and Saturn will appear in the southwest, Jupiter will gleam overhead, and Mars will appear to rise in the east.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
13 Jan. 2025
Noun
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On the other hand, maybe they're somewhat shielded from downside losses, because there will be a reliable source of individuals, companies, and foreign governments that see this—see buying these coins, these tokens—as a very convenient way to pay off the president for favors.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Another token, $Melania, went on sale late on Sunday.—
Bernhard Warner,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Icons glitter, shimmy, bounce, and in other ways evade the chasing eye.—
Joel Khalili,
WIRED,
15 Jan. 2025
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His videos, often set to soft music, capture the Everglades in cinematic splendor – slow-motion footage of streaks of sunlight glittering on gators and schools of gar underwater.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
11 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Located in Place Kléber, the 30-meter-high tree is decorated with seven kilometers of fairy lights and 400 baubles.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes,
16 Dec. 2024
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Shelves are lined with clocks, baubles, bottles and other charming knickknacks that give off an old-world feel.—
Madalyn Mendoza,
Axios,
13 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Pour remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil into skillet and heat over medium-high until shimmering.—
Tribune News Service,
The Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2025
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When oil is shimmering and easily slides across surface of pan, carefully add tofu in a single layer and cook, undisturbed, until golden brown underneath, about 4-5 minutes.—
Gretchen McKay,
Boston Herald,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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These vertically growing junipers are used as privacy screens and backdrops for other ornamentals.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2025
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Other foxtail plants were not in the photo but nearby ornamentals appeared to be suffering from excessive water too.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
23 Nov. 2024
Verb
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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
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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
Noun
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At the other end is the caricature, butt of flabby jokes, trussed in Las Vegas gaud, voice prostituted to a huge orchestra.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Aug. 2019
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Even its colors, silver and space gray, seem to have been chosen for their lack of gaud—no blingy gold model here.—
David Pierce,
WIRED,
3 Nov. 2017
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“Spangle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spangle. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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