ABLAZE Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

ablaze

adjective

ə-ˈblāz

Definition of ablaze

as in burning

being on fire the entire block was ablaze by the time firefighters arrived

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as in illuminated

filled with much light that night the ballroom, ablaze with light, looked very different from the curtained room it usually was by day

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Recent Examples of ablaze The titular musical is a recounting of the 9/11 terror attacks, with original music and cardboard Twin Towers ablaze. — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026 All the while, social media was ablaze with rumors about the assault, including Ezukanma’s name. — Mac Engel september 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026 At the scene, officers found an RV trailer on fire, which police said the suspect had set ablaze. — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2026 Security forces opened fire on demonstrators, killing dozens, while government buildings and politicians’ homes were set ablaze. — ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ablaze

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Adjective

Prosecutors said some of the money was used for recruiting new members and purchasing Ku Klux Klan robes and materials for cross-burning ceremonies.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026
In the case of the cross-burning incident, there is no comparison to the Jussie Smollett case.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026

Definition of burning

Adjective

The new building measures about 50% larger than the two old terminals combined, with higher ceilings and a pair of illuminated steel sculptures by Cliff Garten flanking the main entrance.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
After sunset, the performances will continue with illuminated parachute displays, aerobatics and additional aircraft.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of illuminated

Adjective

Anrabess Sleeveless Maxi Sundress, $44 During summer’s blazing-hot weather, wearing cotton pieces like this Chartou Shift Dress and Chouyatou Striped style is a must for keeping cool.

— Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 25 July 2026
Allergens, hot temps and blazing rays can make eyes extra scratchy and dry.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 22 July 2026

Definition of blazing

Adjective

There was Nolan Ross Palmer, who swallowed flaming hot dogs whole during season 21, and the Human Fountains, who spit water into one another’s mouths in season 13.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026
In Marvel Comics lore, Blaze is a motorcycle stuntman whose soul becomes bound to the Spirit of Vengeance, granting him supernatural abilities — and a flaming skull-head.

— Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of flaming

Adjective

People went through the admission and security checkpoints without issues, and the event’s early evening acts enjoyed mostly dry stages with light, intermittent rain.

— Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026
The setting's soft color scheme matches the muted tone of his voice, with the congressman wearing a light-blue shirt in the cream-and-beige kitchen.

— Lara Korte The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of light

Adjective

Located right in Mystic is the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, which offers numerous hiking trails winding through forests of stately oaks, red maples, and American beech trees aflame with color.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
Tired of grinding out a living in Vegas, ballerina-turned-showgirl Michelle (Sutton Foster) finally agrees to marry Hubbell (Alan Ruck), a longtime suitor who doesn’t exactly set her heart aflame.

— Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026

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