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Recent Examples of flashbulb
But behind the flashbulbs and flowing gowns, Cannes also offers a quietly profound cultural scene, steeped in centuries of art and Provençal heritage.
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AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
One of those moments ended up yielding the flashbulb sequence of the Cobham graduate’s performance on Sunday.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Around his neck, layered chains shining under the flashbulbs, bringing in just the right dose of jewelry to complement the suit’s already opulent fabric.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 15 Aug. 2025
For the premiere, Lohan and nail artist Eri Ishizu chose a frosty pink cats-eye design, with the shimmery texture of the polish catching the camera flashbulbs and lights as Lohan walked the carpet.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 23 July 2025
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AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
One of those moments ended up yielding the flashbulb sequence of the Cobham graduate’s performance on Sunday.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Around his neck, layered chains shining under the flashbulbs, bringing in just the right dose of jewelry to complement the suit’s already opulent fabric.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 15 Aug. 2025
For the premiere, Lohan and nail artist Eri Ishizu chose a frosty pink cats-eye design, with the shimmery texture of the polish catching the camera flashbulbs and lights as Lohan walked the carpet.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flashbulb
Noun
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That’s pretty phenomenal; Arden even shares credit with the lighting designer, Jen Schriever.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Expanding urbanization and the use of traditional lighting of buildings, highways and residential neighborhoods are blinding us to an eternal beauty.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The attendant and one of the passengers worked together at prying open the baggage compartment door while the other passenger crawled around the floor, searching in the thick smoke for a cellphone to try to use as a flashlight, according to the statement transcripts.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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Beyond flashlight use, there is a UV light mode for basic detection of fluorescent substances invisible to the naked eye.—
Shirl Leigh
April 23,
New Atlas,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Popularized by social media and wellness culture, these sellers often provide photos of candle rituals and offer customized services.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Grab a small basket or tray and fill it with things like tea, a candle, lotion, a favorite snack, a handwritten note or a scattering of flower petals.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Victor Reiter is a noteworthy selection whose soft orange lanterns expand to three inches in diameter, while Moonchimes has two-inch lemon yellow blooms, and Fruit Salad has strong orange flowers that erupt prolifically on and off throughout the year.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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Any of them — mylar, latex, ‘biodegradable,’ sky lanterns.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Your left controls are for the headlight – which is massive, but not particularly bright at 250 lumens, a horn, and your PAS.—
Joe Salas
April 07,
New Atlas,
7 Apr. 2026
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Police in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, said that law enforcement pulled him over for speeding, having a broken headlight and expired registration.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This leadership follows a congressional report showing foreign adversaries are actively influencing American academia — shining a spotlight on Indiana and Purdue University, in particular, as both a model for reform and a case study in risk.—
Joe Gebbia Sr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Dinner is offered both à la carte and as a set tasting menu that spotlights refined Italian cooking and seasonal ingredients.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Neighbors said King retaliated by erecting a floodlight directed at the neighbor’s house, along with blasting loud music.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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But what Buzelis is receiving is something closer to a floodlight, writes Julia Poe.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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People obsessively worked on light bulbs and the systems that powered them, finding little improvements year after year.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Apr. 2026
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The glitch means that drivers in the seat of a 2024 or 2025 ‘Vette wouldn’t realize if their turn signals’ light bulbs failed to turn on.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Flashbulb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashbulb. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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