as in flickering
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as in gleaming
to shoot forth bursts of light
the actress's diamond necklace flashed as she hurried on stage to accept the award
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as in displaying
to present so as to invite notice or attention
flashed a wad of cash as he paid for his dinner
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as in twinkling
to shine with light at regular intervals
the disco lights flashed, and the revelers danced
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as in announcing
to make known openly or publicly
flashed the news of the royal birth around the world
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Recent Examples of flashing
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Aug. 2025
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
2 July 2026
The kart base is fitted with a Lego nose, sidepods and rear wing, as well as functioning flashing lights on the rear of the kart that can be used in the rain.
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Luke Smith,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Cleveland Guardians rookie, Kahlil Watson is flashing very impressive major league tools.
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Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Fireflies use their flashing lights to communicate and breed, a process that ramps up in June and July.
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Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
The red stoplight appears to be flashing, meaning that the light is disabled.
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Drew Aunkst,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Bodycam footage of the arrest released by the sheriff's office shows a deputy holding a flashing red and blue light apparently found in Jabari's vehicle.
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Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
To remain an entertainment capital demands consistent reinvention, the showroom’s neon glow begetting the nightclub’s flashing LEDs and so on and so forth.
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Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
Currently in London while her fiancé Harry Styles performs 12 days at Wembley Stadium as part of his Together, Together tour, Kravitz made time to attend a very British garden party in the blazing sun—looking every bit of a bride-to-be, and flashing her engagement ring in the process.
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Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 June 2026
Adjective
Its primary food source is the winter firefly (Diaphanes lampyroides), which attracts mates with a continuous, non-flashing light.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
With some flashing lights, this thing flying around in the sky would cause quite a commotion.
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Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
2 July 2026
The kart base is fitted with a Lego nose, sidepods and rear wing, as well as functioning flashing lights on the rear of the kart that can be used in the rain.
—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Cleveland Guardians rookie, Kahlil Watson is flashing very impressive major league tools.
—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Fireflies use their flashing lights to communicate and breed, a process that ramps up in June and July.
—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
The red stoplight appears to be flashing, meaning that the light is disabled.
—
Drew Aunkst,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Bodycam footage of the arrest released by the sheriff's office shows a deputy holding a flashing red and blue light apparently found in Jabari's vehicle.
—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
To remain an entertainment capital demands consistent reinvention, the showroom’s neon glow begetting the nightclub’s flashing LEDs and so on and so forth.
—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
Currently in London while her fiancé Harry Styles performs 12 days at Wembley Stadium as part of his Together, Together tour, Kravitz made time to attend a very British garden party in the blazing sun—looking every bit of a bride-to-be, and flashing her engagement ring in the process.
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Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flashing
Adjective
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This year, the rumors swirl, a constant, low hum: Outer Heaven and Cuatro Gato, two more flickering lights, are expected to fade.
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But there’s more flickering contrast in Narayan van Maele’s lensing, which alternates dun realism with occasionally hyperreal lighting and composition, particularly when the pagan promise of fire is in the frame.
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There was one American flag sign lit, with some storefront decor gleaming red, white and blue, but the heat seemingly scared most away from celebrating July 4 before Saturday's big day.
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Experiential businesses are the gleaming gemstones within the consumer discretionary bucket.
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But their loving, attentive mother soon began displaying signs of schizophrenia.
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On July 1, two people were arrested after reaching the top of the iconic New York City building, displaying a banner and appearing to stage a proposal.
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As the firework began to wane after well over a minute, zigzagging streaks of light spread into a canopy of twinkling flashes that resembled stars.
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The collection features shades of purple and lavender, symbolizing the signature twilight sky after the sun sets on those long summer days at the park and the fireworks begin, twinkling like pixie dust above the castle.
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On Friday night, after the couple tied the knot, a brief release went out — with no photos — announcing Dior Couture by Jonathan Anderson as the choice for both Swift and Kelce.
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Fujimori thanked her supporters in a post on X announcing the conclusion of the election.
Adjective
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The sun was blinding, my lone witness.
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Vinícius Júnior’s extensive and varied skill set includes blinding speed, dazzling dribbling tricks, and the ability to effortlessly slip past defenders.
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In their gowns and bowties, guests giddily slurp mounds of glinting caviar off the back of their hand.
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No one wanted to stand behind the commanding warriors, draped in blankets and furs, brass hoops in their earlobes, medals and wampum on their strong chests, silver armbands glinting in the light.
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The idea was to reflect girlhood through different periods of American history, showing the changes and similarities in books and their accompanying dolls and historically accurate outfits.
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What started as a small barbecue competition with 12 teams has become a 44-year tradition with more than 100 teams showing up and showing out at the Great Lenexa BBQ Battle.
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“Flashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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