The city lights twinkled in the distance.

Meaning: The lights in the city appeared to be sparkling slightly.

Choice of Words: The verb "twinkled" suggests a gentle and intermittent sparkling of light. It creates a sense of magic and wonder in the description of the city lights.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The city lights sparkled like diamonds in the distance.
• Puddles reflect the city lights.
• The city lights twinkle like stars in the night sky.
• City lights glow, traffic roars, people rush.
• City lights shine, night alive, urban life.
• Neon lights shined bright on city street.
• The city never slept, its lights twinkling like stars in the night sky.
• She goes away from the bright city lights.
• The city never sleeps, its lights shining bright.
• The stars twinkled in the distance.