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Coruscate

To glitter in flashes; to flash.

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Reflect 76% connected

To bend back; to give a backwa/d turn to; to throw back; especially, to cause to return after striking upon any surface; as, a mirror reflects rays o…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Shine 76% connected

To emit rays of light; to give light; to beam with steady radiance; to exhibit brightness or splendor; as, the sun shines by day; the moon shines by…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Coruscation 74% connected

A sudden flash or play of light.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Coruscation 74% connected

A sudden flash or play of light.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Spark 74% connected

A small particle of fire or ignited substance which is emitted by a body in combustion.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Spark 74% connected

A small particle of fire or ignited substance which is emitted by a body in combustion.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Sparkle 74% connected

A little spark; a scintillation.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Sparkle 74% connected

A little spark; a scintillation.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Sparkler 74% connected

One who scatters; esp., one who scatters money; an improvident person.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Sparkler 74% connected

One who scatters; esp., one who scatters money; an improvident person.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Scintillate 92% connected

To emit sparks, or fine igneous particles.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Sparkle 92% connected

A little spark; a scintillation.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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