Example Sentences

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Inside an unassuming portable cabin in York, multicoloured prom dresses adorned with jewels and sparkles line the walls.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

A myriad of regal colours, rhinestones, sequins, sparkles and diamante material catches the eyes of customers as they walk into a shop in Goole, East Yorkshire.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

“Especially in such a digital world,” he said, “it feels special to be able to unbox a piece of music—‘look at the sparkles!

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 14, 2025

The other sparkles with pastels and electric jewel tones.

From Salon • Jul. 11, 2025

Annabelle wonders what it’s like to be Ashley Naches, a girl hopeful enough for sparkles.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti