1
as in flurry
a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity
a flare in gift card sales around graduation time
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2
as in burst
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
ended the quarrel with a stunning flare of swearwords
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3
as in glow
the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible
in the darkness the flare of a single match might be seen by enemy troops
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as in to glow
to shine with a bright harsh light
floodlights flaring into the forbidding empty spaces surrounding the prison
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Recent Examples of flare
Robert Ross, Robb Report, 27 June 2025
Lace sleeves and a neck scarf were added for extra flare.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 30 June 2025
Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2025
And as censorship tightens and geopolitical tensions with the United States flare, it’s become all the more difficult for Hollywood to navigate political landmines in the once-lucrative market.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 20 July 2025
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Noun
There’s no denying that the second-generation Pontiac Firebird Trans Am muscle car tipped the scale toward kitsch, adding flares, spoilers, and a set of cringeworthy decals—available as of 1973 as a $55 option—to an otherwise respectable design.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 27 June 2025
Lace sleeves and a neck scarf were added for extra flare.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 30 June 2025
Verb
In turn, Shields' allergies flare up less, her house stays cleaner, and everyone is more comfortable.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2025
And as censorship tightens and geopolitical tensions with the United States flare, it’s become all the more difficult for Hollywood to navigate political landmines in the once-lucrative market.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flare
Noun
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That area has seen a flurry of property sales since Mayor Joe Hogsett announced his intentions to build a professional league stadium at what is now the downtown Indianapolis heliport, but some of the Simon property purchases predate the mayor's public announcement.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
25 July 2025
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This move could be the first of a flurry after Arizona was swept by Houston earlier this week.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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The galaxy can be seen undergoing a burst of star formation thanks to the tidal influence of a galactic neighbor, with the glowing red form of an emission nebula visible throughout, giving the impression of a cosmic firework display.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
13 July 2025
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The raging river bursts from its banks around this time, sweeping homes, cars, campers and cabins downstream.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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And even for those not yet affected by visible signs of aging—aka, those who were still in diapers when Elemis unveiled its pioneering Pro-Collagen Marine Cream in 2003—using collagen creams can help deliver that dewy glow that’s desirable at any age.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
30 July 2025
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Hydration meets radiance—these luxe body oils deliver the perfect post-sun glow, just in time to soak up the last golden days of summer.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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The pair, who met as college undergrads, both burned with idealism and recognized their privilege could be leveraged for a game-changing idea.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
13 Sep. 2023
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The Ellen MacArthur Foundation promotes circular fashion and says that, in the United States, an amount of clothing equal to a garbage truck is ferried to landfills or burned every second.—
Neeti Mehra,
Treehugger,
13 Sep. 2023
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The man accused of setting fire to Pride flags in a string of arsons had an outburst in court during a hearing on Friday, Aug. 1.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
2 Aug. 2025
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Signs of reviving inflation have meant that a September rate cut looks less and less likely, and with most of the big events out the way the time looks ripe for a rerun of last August's swift outburst of volatility.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But as the Sunshine State was facing the same chronic shortage of homes plaguing the rest of the country, the explosion in demand resulted in house prices booming to unprecedented highs.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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The fighting began last week after a land mine explosion along the border wounded five Thai soldiers.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Jessica Simpson is finding peace, purpose — and her voice again — far away from the glare of Hollywood.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
26 July 2025
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It's been prominent for most of the year and will continue to be visible shortly after sunset for a few months, eventually becoming lost in the sun's glare in late November.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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With choreographed dances, celebratory antics, flaming bats (yes, literal flaming bats), and a firm commitment to entertaining the crowd first and worrying about the score later, the Bananas have become a cultural phenomenon.—
Greg Engle,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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The artist was flamed for his headlining performance at the Electric Castle festival in Romania.—
Daysia Tolentino,
EW.com,
23 July 2025
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“Flare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flare. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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