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spangle Synonyms

Another word for spangle

Choosing another word for spangle depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A small, thin piece of glittering metal or plastic, typically sewn onto garments or costumes for decoration.

Usage Example

"The circus performer wore a velvet cape covered in silver spangles that caught the stage lights."

Strongest
sequin
Strong
paillette
diamante

• verb (Context 2)

To cover or decorate with small glittering ornaments or spots of light.

Usage Example

"Millions of bright stars spangled the clear desert sky at midnight."

Strongest
bespangle
Strong
bedeck
adorn
Weak
stud

• noun (Context 3)

Any small, bright spot of light or color that sparkles against a contrasting background.

Usage Example

"Morning sunlight created golden spangles across the rippling surface of the lake."

Strong
sparkle
glint
twinkle
gleam

• verb (Context 4)

To glitter, glisten, or shine with small flashes of light.

Usage Example

"Dewdrops spangled in the early morning grass as the sun rose."

Strongest
glitter
Strong
sparkle
shimmer
twinkle
glisten

• Nearby Words

spammy
span
spandex
spangle
spangled
spangly
spaniel

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Spangle. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/spangle
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