1
as in flurry
a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity
a flash of last-minute trips to the grocery store before the onset of the big snowstorm
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as in burst
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
a much-needed flash of humor during the otherwise boring lecture
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as in minute
a very small space of time
the shower will be over in a flash
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as in miracle
something extraordinary or surprising
the new goalie for our hockey team was apparently quite a flash in his hometown
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as in spectacle
excessive or unnecessary display
the expensive clothes, the luxury cars, and other apparent signs of success are all flash that belie the fact that the family is up to its ears in debt
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as in to gleam
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 to display
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 to publish
to make known openly or publicly
flashed the news of the royal birth around the world
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as in brief
lasting only for a short time
flash floods in the local area
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Recent Examples of flash
Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 9 Aug. 2025
Despite an up-and-down season in the MLS, the Galaxy have shown flashes of a great team.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025
Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 3 Aug. 2025
The economy has flashed sudden warning signs, most notably Friday’s shocking jobs report that showed payroll gains were much weaker than previously thought.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2025
Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
The German figures come a day before the scheduled release of flash inflation data for the euro area, which will be closely watched by investors for guidance on the odds of another interest rate cut from the European Central Bank.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Wells’ turning point came in a flash of orange and red, a day scorched into the souls of all Angelenos.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 9 Aug. 2025
Despite an up-and-down season in the MLS, the Galaxy have shown flashes of a great team.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
So flash forward to Saturday’s news conference at the Lakers’ El Segundo practice facility, to announce Doncic’s three-year, $165 million extension.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 3 Aug. 2025
The economy has flashed sudden warning signs, most notably Friday’s shocking jobs report that showed payroll gains were much weaker than previously thought.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Don’t let the lack of flash fool you — this guy is the real deal.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
The German figures come a day before the scheduled release of flash inflation data for the euro area, which will be closely watched by investors for guidance on the odds of another interest rate cut from the European Central Bank.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flash
Noun
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The exec’s comments came after the company made a flurry of ESPN announcements, including a landmark deal with the NFL to swap equity for control of NFL Media assets.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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Since most of the agency’s old guard departed in a flurry of resignations more than a year ago, SANDAG’s new leaders have moved to make many of the outstanding reforms called for by auditors, a new report finds.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
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Love planet Venus will enter Leo on Aug. 25, adding a dazzling burst of glamour and passion, followed by harmonious aspects to Saturn, Uranus and Neptune on Aug. 25 and 26, making romantic themes equally grounding and liberating.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The display case, resembling two white doors opening up to reveal the whiskey, lights up, showing off the crystal bottle and a background of 99 decorative, gold bursts.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
5 Aug. 2025
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Wise had already entered the Capitol through a door that was forced open, exiting about 10 minutes later through a broken window, according to charging documents.—
Tom Dreisbach,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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Less than 10 minutes later, the base was locked down.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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There were just a lot of miracles along the way that allowed this to be made.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
8 Aug. 2025
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Miranda stays calm throughout, which is sort of a miracle, but the interesting thing here is Joy’s reaction.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
8 Aug. 2025
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But those willing to travel to witness the spectacle can make a true adventure out of it.—
Cassidy Randall,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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This ignores the fact that few moviegoing experiences — massive spectacle included — are as rewarding as watching something funny in a packed theater filled with people laughing at the same time, but that unfortunately is the way things have gone.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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By scaling personalization in unprecedented ways, tele-sales companies can stop frustrating the masses and instead seek out that gleaming needle in the haystack.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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In the gleaming chrome and fresh paint of each vehicle at their events, there is a story of persistence, investment, and pride.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
2 Aug. 2025
Verb
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For example, china sets, silverware, crystal, and collectibles will all bring a more showstopping effect when displayed altogether.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Aug. 2025
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However, those who are less party-minded will love other events like the Classic Car Parade, and should plan on visiting the oversized flower displays that decorate the city.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Something cinematic, nostalgic, and (admittedly) sentimental, something that seems to match the lights twinkling on the water, the skyline disappearing in the rearview.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
8 Aug. 2025
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Spring sailings offer front-row views of Keukenhof’s kaleidoscopic gardens—while autumn brings misty mornings and twinkling festive markets.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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“Flash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flash. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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