flashbulbs

plural of flashbulb

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flashbulbs
Noun
  • The Greek patriarch will light candles and then the flame is passed from one candle to the next.
    Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Brumbelow has found that cars with headlights rated highly by IIHS for visibility—which includes many but not all LED headlights—have 19% fewer nighttime crashes compared to cars with poor headlight visibility.
    Matt Fuchs, Time, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • With deep connections to the bride, the latter duo are expected to perform on the stage constructed on the MSG floor amidst foliage and chandeliers.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 July 2026
  • The sumptuous design extends throughout the property, from the dining room, adorned with Murano glass chandeliers and wall sconces, to the moody bar and lounge with its fine wood paneling and custom ironwork.
    Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • The athlete does not let himself be dribbled by the slightest sensitive subject, practicing an art of evasion beneath an XXL smile, under warm spotlights that illuminate his blue linen suit.
    TIME, Time, 26 June 2026
  • As the nurturing Moon moves into your sign, your 1st House of Identity spotlights body wisdom, so give yourself room to adjust routines without perfection.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2026
Noun
  • The smart illumination specialist has teamed up with Silicon Labs to add concurrent multiprotocol technology (CMP) to its connected light bulbs, allowing for Bluetooth, Zigbee, and Thread to run at the same time.
    Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • Remarkably, the brain performs all of these tasks while consuming only about 20 watts of power—less electricity than many household light bulbs.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • Everything is coated in island white; high ceilings are punctuated by paper lanterns, giving the whole place an airy feel.
    Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 3 July 2026
  • Fourth of July Camping Deals With markdowns on functional tents, sleeping bags, and rechargeable lanterns, there’s no better time to snag camping essentials.
    Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • Tables were set with ornate china, colored crystal glasses, silver candelabra, antique tureens, and monumental centerpieces.
    Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 7 June 2026
  • Tall candelabras helped create mood lighting.
    Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Morel’s career arc had previously included flashes of legitimate middle-order production.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Swift was originally designed to study a rare type of transient called gamma-ray bursts—seconds-long flashes of gamma-ray light that arise from the most energetic explosions in the universe.
    Anna Y. Q. Ho, Scientific American, 29 June 2026
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“Flashbulbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashbulbs. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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