spangle

/ˈspæŋɡəl/
verb
  1. To decorate or cover with spangles or other small shiny objects.
    • They spangled the parade float with glitter and tinsel.
    • She spangled her costume with rhinestones for the dance competition.
    • The artist spangled the canvas with flecks of gold paint.
  2. To sparkle or shine with small bright flashes.
    • Her eyes spangled with tears in the candlelight.
    • The morning dew spangled the grass like diamonds.
    • Stars spangled the clear winter sky.
Synonyms
noun
  1. A small, thin, shiny piece of metal or plastic used for decoration on clothing or accessories; a sequin.
    • He bought a bag of gold spangles for the carnival outfit.
    • Her dress was covered in silver spangles that caught the light.
    • The costume designer sewed each spangle on by hand.
  2. A small, bright, sparkling object or spot of light.
    • The lake reflected the sun in a thousand spangles.
    • The night sky was full of spangles of starlight.
    • Drops of rain on the window looked like tiny spangles.
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