floodlights 1 of 2

plural of floodlight

floodlights

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of floodlight

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for floodlights
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
Verb
  • Uyeyama lights the burners with a long match, then turns the roaster on.
    Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
  • Patio lights Having warm and inviting outdoor lighting can help set a relaxing evening mood.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 29 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
Verb
  • Pink and green airbrushing glows against chrome cutouts, 3D decals, and sparkling gemstones.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 23 June 2026
  • The speakeasy-style room glows with a gold-leaf ceiling, ochre velvet sofas, and an extravagant cocktail menu.
    Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
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
Verb
  • Octavia Spencer beams from ear to ear at the Ride Or Die special screening in London on June 22.
    Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
  • Footage of giant yellow black-eyed Susan flowers beams onto the wall from one projector, intersecting with video of swaying plants from another.
    Solvej Schou, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
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
Verb
  • In these areas, forecasters are predicting wind gusts of about 35 to 55 mph and low humidity rates of 6% to 15%, meaning any fire that ignites will likely spread rapidly, according to the weather service.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
  • This fuel ignites hate against Muslims and Arabs.
    Tazheen Nizam, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2026
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“Floodlights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floodlights. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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