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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.
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Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
Slip into one of these, and don’t blame us if the flashbulb start popping.
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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.
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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.
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AFAR Media,
3 Sep. 2025
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flashbulb
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The space is a balance between tropical escape and late-night lounge, with moody lighting, sexy design elements and music that keeps the energy elevated throughout the evening.
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On July 4 and July 5, the skyscraper will feature red, white, and blue lighting to celebrate Independence Day.
Noun
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Using a drum stick that the women had in their car and his own flashlight, Jackson was able to pry the kitten from behind the engine lift it to safety.
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Rinderknecht then used his phone flashlight to walk up a trail to a small clearing at the top of the hill called Hidden Buddha.
Noun
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The fix is to lean on subtle cues, dry surfaces, fresh air and low humidity, and let the absence of competing smells do the work that a candle was never really doing.
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Made with a premium plant wax blend and a natural-fiber wick, this candle delivers a strong fragrance that keeps your home smelling fresh for up to 150 hours.
Noun
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Light eight lanterns if the British are invading by land, but running late.
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The church is where two lanterns were hung in the belfry on April 18, 1775, to warn the colonists that British troops were advancing by sea.
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The idea of having to replace one of Audi’s new adaptive Matrix LED headlight setups is something most people probably don’t want to stomach.
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Sena says the headlight automatically shuts off after 10 minutes in a bid to preserve battery life.
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The region, which returned to the global spotlight during the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, means a lot to Beccari.
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The last phase of Oliver’s life was marked by an unexpected emergence into the public spotlight.
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And that everyone on it must bend to my will or get a floodlight in the face.
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There was an unusual pause near the end of the match when a floodlight failed and the players left the field for bad light.
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One of his two wins came in the Pennsylvania Derby last year and his fans thought the light bulb had come on for good.
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No more waiting for the light bulb to turn on.
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“Flashbulb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashbulb. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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