What is another word for sparks?

Pronunciation: [spˈɑːks] (IPA)

Sparks are tiny, bright particles that result from friction or a sudden burst of heat. There are many synonyms for sparks that can be used to add variety to writing or speech. Examples of synonyms for sparks include glimmers, gleams, flickers, flashes, and flares. Other words that can be used to describe sparks include twinkle, shimmer, and radiance. These synonyms for sparks can be used in different contexts and for different purposes. For instance, "glimmers of hope" can be used to describe a positive turn of events, while "flares of anger" can be used to describe an explosive outburst of emotion.

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What are the hypernyms for Sparks?

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Usage examples for Sparks

He was quickly told by Natalie sparks.
"Leo the Circus Boy"
Ralph Bonehill
The torch had burned well down into the clay handle, and Larry Kildene extinguished the last sparks before they crept through the fodder to their room in the shed.
"The Eye of Dread"
Payne Erskine
Had not our sailors followed, and stamped out the sparks as they fell, the wreck must soon have been in flames.
"A Lady's Captivity among Chinese Pirates in the Chinese Seas"
Fanny Loviot

Famous quotes with Sparks

  • Pride, envy, avarice - these are the sparks have set on fire the hearts of all men.
    Dante Alighieri
  • I usually get myself into situations that cause sparks. I mean I'm a girl that likes the storms. I love feeling alive, I love walking out in the cold in my bare feet and feeling the ice on my toes.
    Tori Amos
  • When you're in love you never really know whether your elation comes from the qualities of the one you love, or if it attributes them to her; whether the light which surrounds her like a halo comes from you, from her, or from the meeting of your sparks.
    Natalie Clifford Barney
  • A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events and outcomes. It is a catalyst and it sparks extraordinary results.
    Wade Boggs
  • A cat's rage is beautiful, burning with pure cat flame, all its hair standing up and crackling blue sparks, eyes blazing and sputtering.
    William S. Burroughs

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