flashbulb

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Recent Examples of flashbulb The thrills began on Saturday, when the surprise arrival of Kim Kardashian caused a number of flashbulbs on the pit lane to explode. — Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 7 June 2026 Cut to the next scene and there is Aston Villa’s right-back stepping off the team coach to be met by the popping of flashbulbs. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for flashbulb
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flashbulb
Noun
  • The new plans also include more changes to the project's lighting and traffic patterns.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Another image showed Fox reclining beneath the same dramatic lighting in a metallic two-piece swimsuit.
    — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Halo is a personal safety device that can not only share your location with a friend in real time, but also has a flashlight, sirens, and alert functions.
    — TIME Staff, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
  • It is recommended for kids to wear a high-visibility vest and walk around with a flashlight.
    — Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Feeling gleeful at the first excuse to pull on a sweater or light an autumn candle?
    — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Coinciding with the presentation that christened her store, Hod also launched a fragrance blending green tea and orchid blossoms, which is available to purchase as a perfume, candle or diffuser.
    — Ari Stark, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Pieces created for Nanjing draw on the city’s own cultural lineage, from Qinhuai lanterns to yuhua stones.
    — Li Jun, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Expect floats, marching bands, autumn lanterns, a food festival, kids’ activities, and a costume contest, all in one of our favorite towns for a fall getaway.
    — Michelle Mastro, Midwest Living, 9 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Above the headlight sits a new front-facing radar sensor, complementing the existing rear radar to bring Adaptive Cruise Control to the Tiger 1200.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Sep. 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
  • Accordingly, her tenure drew an intense spotlight, including her decision to take a short maternity leave.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The award marks a return to the Busan spotlight for Lee, whose debut feature, The Shoe Fairy, screened in the festival’s New Currents section in 2005.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 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
  • His black radio was plugged into a small solar panel, which also powered the outpost’s sole light bulb.
    — Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
  • All suites have energy-efficient light bulbs, contributing to a sustainable environment.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

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“Flashbulb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashbulb. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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