flashbulb

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Recent Examples of flashbulb This historic Art Deco building is filled with references to German cinema and the festival’s glitz, featuring an ornate, sweeping marble-and-iron staircase and sparkling crystal chandeliers that evoke flashbulbs. Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026 Slip into one of these, and don’t blame us if the flashbulb start popping. Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 2 Dec. 2025 For those not clued in to Partridge’s flashbulb-friendly relationship status, said girlfriend is pop star Olivia Rodrigo. Alex Ritman, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025 But behind the flashbulbs and flowing gowns, Cannes also offers a quietly profound cultural scene, steeped in centuries of art and Provençal heritage. AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flashbulb
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flashbulb
Noun
  • The cosmetic choices — from tile and lighting to custom doors and hardware — echo the period without slipping into nostalgia.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • At night, the lighting turns the wings into a moving field of color while bursts of fire give the dragon the kind of oversized entrance Burning Man was made for.
    Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Bring boots and a flashlight and prepare to taste some good beer.
    Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026
  • After driving a short distance, the officer signals for her partner, who's carrying a flashlight, to get in the vehicle, too, and opens the car door and jumps into the backseat.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Many from the Liberty and William Jewell communities, including Barnett’s high school coaches, lit a candle in his name.
    PJ Green August 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026
  • This pretty fixture works hard as a table lamp, candle warmer, and decor piece, offering a smoke-free way to add ambient light and fragrance to your space without the fire hazard.
    Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Beyond the basics like comfortable clothing and sturdy hiking shoes, campers often need tents, sleeping bags, camp chairs, lanterns, and coolers to stay comfortable outdoors.
    Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026
  • This time, the team decided to follow the multi-function trend and designed a mini pump that also works as a lantern for your campsite or tent.
    Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Design-wise, the EX2S features a compact streetfighter stance with an aggressive headlight housing, a muscular central body, and exposed structural elements.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2026
  • So, Kruppa mentioned three different reasons that Matrix LED adaptive headlight technology is really important, and the three were safety, light pollution, and blinding people.
    Joel Feder, The Drive, 5 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Lately, the movie has been overshadowed by its jukebox musical counterpart, but the original film absolutely deserves its moment in the nightclub spotlight.
    Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026
  • This year marks the 30th anniversary of Atlanta’s time in the international spotlight, and Allen’s works were recently on display at the Hammonds House Museum.
    AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • What’s even harder is taking the same picture, but without the firefly’s glow, and only the floodlight reflected off the firefly’s dark body.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The generator was only able to keep a floodlight on, the register running, and one refrigerator cool.
    Lauren Victory, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Part of a continuing cycle People often think of scientific discovery as a eureka light bulb above the head of a brilliant scientist, but discovery rarely happens that way.
    Don Figer, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The program provides basic repair services for issues such as leaky faucets, light switches, or even just changing a light bulb.
    Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

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“Flashbulb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashbulb. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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