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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Her blonde hair—unambiguously her own—was pulled back in a velvet claw clip, and her cheeks gleamed with a dialed-down, daytime version of that signature blush.—
Abby Aguirre,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025 -
Crisp white cabinets and gleaming chrome accents pop against the blue island, providing a light and bright atmosphere.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2025
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As the video continued to play, Hills then cut to several photos of herself flashing her Super Bowl rings to the camera.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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Steinfeld waited three months to flash her stunning sparkler in public.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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The musical score, by Aitken’s frequent collaborator Caitlin Yeo, twinkles with the promise of something magical.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
10 Jan. 2025
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Tickets: $26 for ages 16+; $16 for kids 4-15 💡 Festival of Lights: Enjoy the final days of holiday twinkling lights at Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville this weekend.—
Analis Bailey,
Axios,
2 Jan. 2025
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Their fierce kitchen encounters unfold into a shimmering romance.—
Abid Rahman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
4 Feb. 2025
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Paris Hilton stuck with her shimmering glam style while at the pre-Grammy Gala on Saturday night in.—
Mikelle Street,
WWD,
2 Feb. 2025
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An expert shares simple tips to enhance your appliance and achieve sparkling dishes after every load.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2025
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The royal wore a pair of sparkling silver stud earrings.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
29 Jan. 2025
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Real Madrid academy starlet Nico Paz has shone in a creative attacking midfield role, while all-action winger Assane Diao has crashed home two goals in his first five games for the club.—
Thom Harris,
The Athletic,
6 Feb. 2025
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This growing enthusiasm will soon take center stage with an upcoming auction that shines a significant spotlight on the storied Maison.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2025
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These small dazzlers glint in the light to both impress and intimidate.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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Enormous silver machines glinted under fluorescent lights.—
Dhruv Khullar,
The New Yorker,
6 Jan. 2025
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Behind these glittering gems was the idea of a more ethical — and traditional — jewelry path, where creations no longer fit to taste or purpose become part of new ones.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
10 Feb. 2025
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Suddenly, what looked to be a moribund season near the end of a glittering career – the Titans ended up 3-14, the worst record in the league – Hopkins was handed a ticket to a team seeking history.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Winkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winkle. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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