Stars twinkle in the darkening sky above.

Meaning: This sentence describes the appearance of stars in the night sky. It's like saying, The stars shine brightly in the sky as it gets darker.

Choice of Words: The verb twinkle means to shine with a flickering or intermittent light. Stars are celestial bodies that emit light and heat. Darkening means becoming darker. Sky refers to the expanse of space above the Earth.

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