How to Use sparkly in a Sentence

sparkly

adjective
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  • The birthday girl rocked a sparkly tiara as the two posed in front of a cake.
    — Adam England, Peoplemag, 28 Dec. 2023
  • Tagged to the end of her text: a thumbs-up and sparkly heart emoji.
    — Melissa Giannini, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2024
  • There’s a sparkly, glazed-over look to the eyes — present but empty.
    — Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 2 Mar. 2023
  • If there’s just one or two of you, book House of Stars to watch the sparkly skies from bed.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 1 Aug. 2024
  • In the video, a small nail brush is used to create a sparkly red French tip.
    — Asha C. Gilbert, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2021
  • Pearls, Sparkles, and Stones A sparkly ear cuff is sure to add a touch of glam to any ear stack.
    — Samantha Solomon, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2024
  • Props to Smith-Cameron on that sparkly standout of a dress!
    — Emma Specter, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2021
  • Carey floated out in a full, black, floor-length skirt and a sparkly black corset tank.
    — Danyel Smith, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2022
  • Shiny baguettes, fluffy baguettes, sparkly and smooth baguettes.
    — Jocelyn Noveck, ajc, 10 Sep. 2022
  • Beyond the sparkly center of our world were dark shadows at the edges.
    — Celine Saintclare, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2024
  • The flute-playing star wore an electric blue wig, a green sparkly dress, and the famous red pearls to nail the look.
    — Kelsee Majette, The Week, 31 Oct. 2022
  • The two walked up to the stadium in their sparkly outfits.
    — Bryan West, USA TODAY, 26 Mar. 2024
  • At the hot-pink ponytail's base sat a sparkly silver scrunchie.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 20 July 2023
  • Baby Zydn looked adorable in a tiny black-and-white tuxedo and a pair of sparkly black shoes.
    — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE.com, 28 July 2022
  • In her arms is a fuzzy white piece and a long, sparkly, golden fabric.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 15 Feb. 2022
  • Ornaments in shades of light pink and sparkly gold hang from the branches.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2023
  • It’s got the full spectrum of shades from pretty pinks to sparkly glitters.
    — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2023
  • Swift wore a sparkly silver gown with a thigh-high slit to the event, and accessorized with black heels and a bold red lip.
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Everything in your field of vision—well, the left eye—is blurred and sparkly.
    — Erica Lies, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2021
  • Nas returned in a sparkly crop top to dance and perform part of the song in front of a giant bust of himself.
    — Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2022
  • There are neutral hues, like black and navy blue, along with brilliant neons and sparkly styles.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Four bridesmaids wear diaphanous, sparkly tulle; the fifth, Lena, wears a plain dress with an apron—it’s her house.
    — Heidi Waleson, WSJ, 2 Feb. 2022
  • Speak Now also brings to the stage more shimmer, with Swift dazzling in sparkly gowns.
    — Genevieve Cepeda, Peoplemag, 12 Oct. 2023
  • If her smoky eye was the star of the red carpet, her sparkly minidress was the best supporting actor.
    — Sam Reed, Glamour, 24 June 2022
  • Among them is Lisa, who shined brighter than the moon and the stars—thanks in no small part to her sparkly, celestial outfit.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2024
  • The country singer, 31, wore a maroon suit and black t-shirt while Lankford, 51, shined in a sparkly black dress.
    — Daniela Avila, PEOPLE.com, 10 Nov. 2021
  • Lambert paired her dress with a sparkly pink bag and strappy gold heels.
    — Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE.com, 22 Mar. 2022
  • Paris wore a sparkly, silver floor-length dress, and Nicky wore a skintight black bodysuit and floor-length gray trench coat.
    — Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 2 Oct. 2023
  • As the stage lights rose, the queen appeared center stage in a blue-and-gold mini dress with fringe accents and of course, a sparkly hat.
    — Melinda Sheckells, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2022
  • Banks wore her brunette tresses in voluminous curls, while her makeup consisted of sparkly eye shadow and winged liner.
    — Hannah Malach, WWD, 17 Oct. 2024

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