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Recent Examples of flashbulb
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
His legacy lives on in every flashbulb moment shaped by his vision.
11:09 AM EDT
Russell Crowe pays tribute to Giorgio Armani
Tributes continue to pour in for Giorgio Armani following his death at age 91, with Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe among those honoring the legendary designer's legacy.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 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
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
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
His legacy lives on in every flashbulb moment shaped by his vision.
11:09 AM EDT
Russell Crowe pays tribute to Giorgio Armani
Tributes continue to pour in for Giorgio Armani following his death at age 91, with Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe among those honoring the legendary designer's legacy.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flashbulb
Noun
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Prevent crickets from entering by sealing cracks, reducing outdoor lighting, and keeping your home's surroundings tidy.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
16 May 2026
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The outages are impacting water supply, lighting, refrigeration and communications.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Bring a flashlight with spare batteries to hike during the cool evening.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
13 May 2026
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Chargers and power banks Keep your devices charged and powered at all times with this multifunctional power bank, which also doubles as a weather radio and flashlight.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
Noun
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There’s a candle in the room where his father was found.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Be proactive about keeping mosquitoes at bay with a large, multi-wick citronella candle around the party area or on top of each table.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Bedside lanterns, traditional tea pots above the minibar, and authentic decorative pottery fill the room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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From the quirky and colorful summer mermaid gathering to Aqualumina Festival, where lanterns and performances light up the river’s edge, Frenchtown's events bring locals and visitors together in joyful, unexpected ways.—
Hannah Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Generally, a car warranty covers something that breaks during normal use, not something that’s damaged during an accident or something that regularly requires replacement (like a headlight or windshield wiper).—
Kate Tully Ellsworth,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Deputies said the off-road motorcycle was not equipped with a headlight or taillight and was not authorized for use on roadways.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
Noun
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The menu spotlights locally sourced Japanese dishes—the nigiri and the sushi rolls are excellent—as well as sake and a solid selection of Japanese whiskey.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Alysa Liu, illuminated by a single spotlight at the center of the ice, skated and twirled and jumped and spun through the same routine that helped her capture an Olympic gold medal three months ago.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
18 May 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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Everyone else was like a dim light bulb set against Usha’s radiance.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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Some organizations will accept new LED bulbs still in the package, but don't expect a thrift store to want your old light bulbs.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Flashbulb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashbulb. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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