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
Jennifer Weil, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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
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
The show opened with a minidress spangled with images of a ruby-red mouth and fingernails.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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
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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Verb
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On his coffee table sits a gleaming metallic hood ornament, a winged pointed figure that looks like a mock spaceship that Gurr hoped would grace a new Lincoln.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Dark and shapely sterling links are offset by irregularly tumbled; pale blue aquamarines that gleam like morning skies reflected in water.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Read More: How the Crypto World Learned to Love Donald Trump, J.D. Vance, and Project 2025 At its core, a stablecoin is a digital token pegged to a fiat currency like the U.S. dollar, designed to offer the speed and accessibility of crypto without the volatility of assets like Bitcoin or Ethereum.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025
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Replacing biometric data with unique tokens that have no exploitable value.—
Mohamed Lazzouni,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The rooftop restaurant and bar offer glittering views over the city’s rooftops, and the ground-floor boulangerie has become a must-stop for coffee and croissants, even among locals.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Waldorf Astoria brand made its glittering debut in Japan earlier this month.—
Isabelle Kliger,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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On Sunday, traders of every nationality were already scouring its labyrinthine International Trade City, colloquially known as simply Yiwu Market, for samples of festive baubles and tinsel.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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Perez said the Legislature needs to resist the shiny new baubles dangled in front of them by lobbyists and special interest groups and cut unnecessary spending.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and heat until shimmering.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2025
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From shimmering looks seen on Paige Bueckers, Kiki Iriafen, and more, to the classic LBD on Serena Sundell and Hailey Van Lith, players showed up dressed to the nines for their big night.—
Taylor Anderson,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Companion plants for ornamentals such as hydrangeas are selected for aesthetic purposes.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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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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And the skyline is topped by a luminous neo-Byzantine basilica that sparkles nearly as much as the Mediterranean in sunshine.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
17 Apr. 2025
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Drop of Sunshine New to the brand’s lineup is the Drop of Sunshine sparkling rosé.—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 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 29 Apr. 2025.
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