Synonyms for spark
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1. flicker, spark, glintnoun

   a momentary flash of light

   Synonyms:
   twinkle, waver, sparkle, discharge, flicker, glint, arc, light, flutter, electric discharge, electric arc

2. sparkle, twinkle, spark, lightnoun

   merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance

   "he had a sparkle in his eye"; "there's a perpetual twinkle in his eyes"

   Synonyms:
   illumination, arc, coruscation, lightness, lighting, sparkling, sparkle, light source, flicker, brightness level, igniter, visible light, discharge, electric arc, glister, glitter, brightness, luminosity, lighter, visible radiation, luminousness, scintillation, luminance, light, glint, twinkle, glisten, ignitor, electric discharge

3. discharge, spark, arc, electric arc, electric dischargenoun

   electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field

   Synonyms:
   dismissal, arc, firing, waiver, firing off, dismission, flicker, sack, discharge, venting, liberation, release, bow, sacking, sparkle, run, emission, electric arc, expelling, light, glint, twinkle, outpouring, electric discharge

4. sparknoun

   a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger

   "a spark of interest"; "a spark of decency"

   Synonyms:
   twinkle, sparkle, discharge, flicker, glint, arc, light, electric discharge, electric arc

5. Spark, Muriel Spark, Dame Muriel Spark, Muriel Sarah Sparknoun

   Scottish writer of satirical novels (born in 1918)

   Synonyms:
   twinkle, sparkle, discharge, flicker, glint, arc, light, electric discharge, electric arc

6. sparkverb

   a small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by friction

   Synonyms:
   twinkle, sparkle, discharge, flicker, glint, arc, light, electric discharge, electric arc

7. trip, actuate, trigger, activate, set off, spark off, spark, trigger off, touch offverb

   put in motion or move to act

   "trigger a reaction"; "actuate the circuits"

   Synonyms:
   jaunt, trip out, start, incite, detonate, offset, get off, motivate, trip up, propel, take off, explode, instigate, trigger off, move, part, trigger, trip, depart, set off, stumble, prompt, turn on, activate, spark off, touch off, blow up, bring out, travel, start out, sparkle, set forth, actuate, stir up, cancel, aerate, set out

8. spark, sparkleverb

   emit or produce sparks

   "A high tension wire, brought down by a storm, can continue to spark"

   Synonyms:
   scintillate, form bubbles, effervesce, actuate, fizz, sparkle, coruscate, spark off, trip, trigger off, touch off, trigger, froth, activate, foam, set off

Matched Categories

1. • Emit
   • Expression
   • Flash
   • Trace
   • Vitality
   • Writer

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1. firestarter

   small bit of fire starting

   Submitted by rinat on August 11, 2019  

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1. sparknoun

   Synonyms:
   sparkle, scintillation, particle of fire, scintilla

2. sparknoun

   Synonyms:
   germ, element, active principle

3. sparknoun

   Synonyms:
   gallant, beau, buck; gay, dashing fellow

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1. sparkverb

   Synonyms:
   court, woo, philander

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1. List of paraphrases for "spark":

   sharara, sparks, ignites, sparkle, trigger, glimmer, moxie, ignite

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1. List of known nicknames for "Spark":

   Matt Willox

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1. Jack London, Personal Credo:

   I would rather be ashes than dust. I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by a dryrot. I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in a magnificient glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.

2. Cynthia Arnson:

   The massive influx in a relatively short period of time comes as Colombian resources are stretched thin because of the peace agreement, venezuelan migrants are beginning to spark resentment from Colombians and that’s a shame, because there was once a great deal of sympathy for their neighbors.

3. Jack London:

   I would rather be ashes than dust I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dry-rot. I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.

4. Robert Kirkman:

   The most impressive thing is that he’s this horrible person doing horrible things to characters you love but he had this spark that’s engaging. He’s so likable. He’s personable.

5. Yvonne Padmos:

   In a world of robotic behavior, be the spark of uniqueness that reminds others of the beauty in being human.”