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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as in token
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Recent Examples of spangle
Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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
Angelica Aboulhosn, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2024
The King returned on June 27, 1973, this time in white with red, white and blue spangles.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 25 Feb. 2024
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Verb
One of Türkiye’s most spectacular nature areas, the park is spangled with jagged granite peaks and more than 100 small glacial lakes.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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
Noun
In the decadent photograph, Crawford throws her head back, her skin incandescent against Gable’s black suit, the dark spangles of her gossamer-like dress catching the light.
—Angelica Aboulhosn, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2024
The King returned on June 27, 1973, this time in white with red, white and blue spangles.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 25 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spangle
Verb
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The grandeur of soaring, 18-foot ceilings; gleaming mahogany finishes; velvet textures; and custom blue-and-white china work create an elegant but approachable ambiance.—
Spencer Whaley,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Flanked by a Westworld-esque, retro-futuristic ball gown in Kummel red, the gleaming white bale feels almost humble in comparison — standing in the shadow as an artifact of quiet luxury.—
Denni Hu,
WWD,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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By the same token, the stars assembled to deliver statuettes into the hands of their fellow stars were worth oohing and aahing over.—
Peter Tonguette,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
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Stablecoins are tokens, such as USDT (Tether) and USDC (Circle), that private companies control.—
Roger Huang,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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While Gomez has forged a refined, ladylike look in powder-blue Prada and anticipatory bridal whites, with ornate custom Ralph Lauren and glittering Armani Prive for her red carpet appearances, Blanco loves pale linens, loud prints, and hippie hemp materials.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2025
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For a more formal occasion, like the Global Gift Gala in Paris last October, Longoria glittered from head to toe in a look from Oscar de la Renta‘s pre-fall 2024 collection.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Read on for even more wreaths under $35, with festive options featuring shiny baubles, LED lights, feathery pampas, and more.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Dec. 2024
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According to the store manager Daniela Oropeza, the gem is quite affordable—a marcasite-and-carnelian bracelet recently sold for $185—and is a great entry point into the world of antique baubles.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Just last week in Paris, Hadid attended the Dîner du Louvre wearing an asymmetrical Jeremy Scott gown that shimmered in all the right places.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2025
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At the premiere of the series on Feb. 13, stylist Marc Eram dressed Hudson in a shimmering gold Roberto Cavalli couture gown with a flowing train and plunging neckline.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Multipurpose nasturtiums can be grown for their edible flowers and leaves, or enjoyed as pollinator-friendly ornamentals.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2025
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Otherwise, use of a fungicide labeled for rust control on ornamentals would be helpful.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Good sparkles at the 2025 LEADHER Awards presented by RBC in celebration of International Women's Day on March 8 at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Quebec.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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Cloudy and Brittle Dishes and Glassware Dishwashers use water to make everything inside them sparkling clean, but when a home has hard water, the results can be less than satisfactory.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 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 23 Mar. 2025.
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