twinkling stars. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Verb (used without object) : The diamond on her finger twinkled in the firelight. From Dictionary.com.
Nevertheless, its twinkling is not useful for the traveler. From Wordnik.com. ['Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star' as an Ambient Poem; a Study of a Dialectical Image; with Some Remarks on Coleridge and Wordsworth] Reference
I was delighted to find a huge globe that showed, in twinkling lights, the route of the Galleon Trade. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2003-03-01] Reference
The figure of twinkling is thus evidence of ambience, a paradoxical "ground" for this figure, as the atmosphere is in front of the star. From Wordnik.com. ['Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star' as an Ambient Poem; a Study of a Dialectical Image; with Some Remarks on Coleridge and Wordsworth] Reference
They have powerful computers that can perform the multiplication in twinkling. From Wordnik.com. [Regulate Mutual Funds?, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty] Reference
The twinkling was the light falling upon the cabin windows of the ship's stern. From Wordnik.com. [The Trumpet-Major] Reference
Generally speaking, TV is a glittery distraction: a shiny coin twinkling at a magpie. From Wordnik.com. [The Guardian World News] Reference
That sunshine, should be a nice day there, and the lights kind of twinkling in the background. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Mar 5, 2006] Reference
Its twinkling is for me. From Wordnik.com. [The Breakfast of the Birds, and Other Stories] Reference
'twinkling' of stars - i.e. the fluctuation of intensity. From Wordnik.com. [Yahoo! Answers: Latest Questions] Reference
"twinkling", could be used to probe conditions in the ionosphere. From Wordnik.com. [Antony Hewish - Autobiography] Reference
If you're quick, you can catch the two o'clock down express and "-- twinkling --" see Joan this evening. ". From Wordnik.com. [The Splendid Folly] Reference
We would look like a milky way twinkling with fear. From Wordnik.com. [Firefly Squids] Reference
Hither and thither the twinkling lights, dim shapes. From Wordnik.com. [profession: reporter] Reference
The night is calm, its stars twinkling through a haze. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
McKinnon framed his office doorway with twinkling lights. From Wordnik.com. [INNER CIRCLE] Reference
In a twinkling the four girls had reached the woman's side. From Wordnik.com. [Grace Harlowe's Senior Year at High School] Reference
"It happened in the twinkling of an eye," recalls Bussey, now 53. From Wordnik.com. [Stroke Mystery] Reference
And the good doctor in the twinkling of an eye had dressed my child. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
The magical twinkling went deep into the forest, like a lovely dance. From Wordnik.com. [Begonia {part five}] Reference
The twinkling light dies out and her lashes disappear in the darkness. From Wordnik.com. [Sisters At The Lake] Reference
His eyes were dark brown and twinkling, and his smile was bright and true. From Wordnik.com. [Begonia {part one}] Reference
Mourners with twinkling candles followed the coffin into Arlington Cemetery. From Wordnik.com. [Robert Kennedy Remembered by Jean Baudrillard] Reference
And you never tire of watching Michael and Jackie's rare, twinkling rapport. From Wordnik.com. [The Pluck Of The Irish] Reference
"Is that the reason you've always remained a bachelor?" she asked, twinkling. From Wordnik.com. [The Hermit of Far End] Reference
"To him," says Morris, "it was a twinkling, floating reality there in the sky.". From Wordnik.com. [The Book On Reagan] Reference
Noonan could see in Darman's twinkling eyes that he was enjoying this glibness. From Wordnik.com. [‘A Great Public Servant’] Reference
Like twinkling stars emblazoned on the PuddleTree, others follow in his wake. From Wordnik.com. [The Fable of the Puddletree] Reference
In the twinkling of an eye he threw his arms around the tree, and reached the fork. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
Behind the owlish glasses were eyes that were alternatively penetrating and twinkling. From Wordnik.com. [Claude Chabrol obituary] Reference
"I think I'm more than 30," she says, eyes twinkling, and the gathering bursts into laughter. From Wordnik.com. [Tanzania: Zainab Salehe Abu] Reference
And I think Nora was just sort of twinkling at me thinking, all right, is she going to take this?. From Wordnik.com. [Jonatha Brooke: Rediscovering Woody Guthrie] Reference
The bakers turn from their wooden trays to greet me, dark eyes twinkling in faces dusted by flour. From Wordnik.com. [How to Kill a Missionary] Reference
St. Louis fans loved Hull, not the least for his twinkling blue eyes, dimples and great charismatic smile. From Wordnik.com. [The Puck Starts Here] Reference
A pastel village decorated with tens of thousands of twinkling lights, 8,000 ornaments and 1,938 candy canes. From Wordnik.com. [Behold The 'Grinch'] Reference
"Others have said they would personally be happy to pay higher taxes," he said, his eyes twinkling mischievously. From Wordnik.com. [Taxing Our Patience] Reference
A bright child with twinkling eyes, Ashlyn was eager to learn, and the neighborhood school had a great reputation. From Wordnik.com. [The New First Grade: Too Much Too Soon] Reference
It was also meant to be the Capital of Hope, a twinkling utopia whose perfect grid would radiate rationality and progress. From Wordnik.com. [Skyline Sculptor] Reference
Her attacks on Obama should be light and humorous — an eye-twinkling likability seems to be one of great advantages as a candidate. From Wordnik.com. [Oral Exam, Part II] Reference
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