FLARING Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈfler-iŋ

Definition of flaring

as in loud

excessively showy flaring neon signs advertising all manner of amusement for tourists at the beach town

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flaring

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verb

present participle of flare

as in burning

to shine with a bright harsh light floodlights flaring into the forbidding empty spaces surrounding the prison

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Recent Examples of flaring

Adjective

After the orchestra launches in with a full flaring sound, the cello takes the lead on a sweet, almost pensive solo. — Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025 Endeavor also applied for the longest flaring permit — 6,300 days, or more than 17 years. — ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025

Verb

Joint pain — another check mark on your menopause symptom bingo card — started flaring in her wrists, making her backhand go haywire. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 30 July 2026 Such flaring activity does not necessarily indicate physical damage to the sites from the Houthi strikes. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for flaring

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaring

Adjective

The noise would be so loud the town might think a parade was taking place.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Grieving mothers fear fireworks and other loud noises that sound like gunshots.

— Yona Gavino, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of loud

Adjective

The longest track on the album at more than eight minutes, it’s built around a relentless two-note bass line and dangerously cowbell-adjacent percussion and features a whirlwind of samples and sweetly noisy meltdowns.

— Reed Jackson, SPIN, 19 Aug. 2026
For tummy time, little ones can enjoy the bright mat, noisy maracas and activity toys.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of noisy

Verb

Crosley has a new all-in-one offering called the Luminate Record Player that incorporates this glowing LED effect.

— Brad Moon, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
The Great Reno Balloon Race celebrates its 45th anniversary with four days of glowing balloons, mass ascensions, free tethered rides, and more.

— Tamara Gane, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of glowing

Adjective

Even so, the view here is that the harsh criticism of Romo and Nantz has been excessive among some media critics.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026
In The Anxious Generation, Jonathan Haidt argues that overparenting and excessive screen time are driving declines in youth mental health.

— Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of excessive

Verb

The glaring issue, however, is that Ottawa’s prospect pool has completely dried up behind them.

— Corey Pronman, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
One glaring drawback is that BMI doesn’t measure what proportion of a person’s weight is fat versus muscle, bone, or other tissues.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of glaring

Verb

Tottenham, repressed for so long in their spending and ambition, are suddenly flashing the cash like a slot machine, dropping £237million ($324m) already.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
The best Catskills hotels and Hudson Valley retreats offer a quiet respite from the flashing lights of the city and a place to check in with your thoughts after a busy work season.

— Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of flashing

Verb

Beyond the town’s artistic offerings, Brown County State Park, Indiana’s largest and an easy day trip from Indianapolis, draws visitors with more than 90 miles of hiking and biking trails twisting through blazing forests.

— Taryn Shorr-Mckee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026
That inspired her blazing recent mixtape, Eternal, which traffics in big beats, exclamatory vocals, and thoughtful lyrics about the pleasures of being in a moveable, danceable body.

— Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 25 Aug. 2026

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