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Recent Examples of flashlight
Cavers shined their flashlights along a rock wall of a remote island in India and illuminated a massive creature.
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 27 May 2025
On the opposite side of the casing to the LED flashlight is this odd pair of holes, behind which the speaker and microphone live.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Prize options include a flashlight, zippered tech travel case, aluminum water bottle or a new book to keep after completing the last level.
—Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2025
Stylists reported using phone flashlights to see during the dressing process.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 27 May 2025
On the opposite side of the casing to the LED flashlight is this odd pair of holes, behind which the speaker and microphone live.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Prize options include a flashlight, zippered tech travel case, aluminum water bottle or a new book to keep after completing the last level.
—Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2025
Stylists reported using phone flashlights to see during the dressing process.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flashlight
Noun
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At Treville, this legacy comes to life through the estate’s Moroccan lanterns, which cast a warm, dreamlike glow across its rooms and gardens.—
Livia Hengel,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Best Closeout Decor Deals Jazz up indoor and outdoor spaces with elegant hanging lanterns, eye-catching area rugs, and versatile planter sets, all up to 79% off.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2025
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This is done by using real-time data and user preferences to coordinate individual AI agents like the smart thermostat, the lighting or even appliances.—
Pradeep Kumar Muthukamatchi,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
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Magnolia Citrus Grove Candle Gaines and her team dreamed up this candle that smells like a walk through a citrus grove with notes of tahini lime, bergamot, and clementine for a fresh, clean scent.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Pictures, flowers and candles mark a makeshift memorial on June 3 in Wenatchee, Washington, in honor of Olivia, Paityn and Evelyn Decker, who were found dead near Leavenworth after their father Travis Decker failed to return them after a scheduled visitation.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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While exterior touches are scarce, the grille, lighting, headlight trim, and exterior handles all nicely complement the sleek body without impeding it.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Turn on headlights so that workers and other drivers can see you.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
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Last year, the city added fifty-six L.E.D. floodlights to the bases of the bridge’s two towers, making the effect even harsher and brighter.—
Diego Lasarte,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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Its 1080p camera captures sharp footage with a wide 143-degree view, while the dual 700-lumen LED floodlights ensure everything’s visible, especially at night.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
7 May 2025
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Branden was my lighthouse, guiding me to shore, discerning, relentless, tireless in his pursuit of truth.—
Sarah Paulson,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
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Also on this stretch of undeveloped shoreline is the country’s oldest working lighthouse, the Sandy Hook Lighthouse, built in 1764.—
Rachel Chang,
AFAR Media,
2 June 2025
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Meanwhile, local governments can use sensor data to brighten or dim streetlights and dispatch garbage trucks only when bins are full, optimizing energy use based on real-time pedestrian activity.—
Darshan Tiwari,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The darkening of city and park streetlights and traffic signals due to theft has been an ongoing problem, with St. Paul spending about $3 million last year in repairs and staff time.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
3 June 2025
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The Locarno team also put a spotlight on Liu’s other artistic work.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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Vandersloot’s injury immediately thrust Van Lith into an unexpected spotlight.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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“Flashlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashlight. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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