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as in burning
being on fire
the entire block was ablaze by the time firefighters arrived
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as in illuminated
filled with much light
that night the ballroom, ablaze with light, looked very different from the curtained room it usually was by day
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Recent Examples of ablaze
Tensions flared in the Gulf over the weekend, as the UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar all reported attacks from Iranian drones; a strike also briefly set a ship ablaze.
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J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 10 May 2026
Phillips Park in Aurora is ablaze in colors of green and blue through May in recognition of National Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
The British military reported two cargo vessels ablaze off the UAE.
—Adam Schreck, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
The set feels less like a ’90s living room than a cozy villain’s lair, warm but volatile (and easily set ablaze).
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 May 2026
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J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 10 May 2026
Phillips Park in Aurora is ablaze in colors of green and blue through May in recognition of National Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
The British military reported two cargo vessels ablaze off the UAE.
—Adam Schreck, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
The set feels less like a ’90s living room than a cozy villain’s lair, warm but volatile (and easily set ablaze).
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ablaze
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Please tell me the sequel could answer the most burning question of the ’00s: How could Austin not recognize Sam in that mask?—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
13 Aug. 2025
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Cooper, 30, asked Hargitay one more burning question about the actors' on-screen alter egos: will Olivia and Elliot ever end up together?—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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Swiss menu options are also available in the lobby lounge, and a weekly DJ enlivens the mood at Onyx Bar (so-named for the illuminated surface that makes up the bar itself).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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At the rear, the three-claw LED lighting signature remains, joined by an illuminated PEUGEOT wordmark replacing the traditional lion badge.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Plants must endure and thrive through soft morning light and blazing summer afternoons, through shade one moment and full sun the next.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
4 May 2026
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The plants are hardy in the South in USDA Zones 3-9, and the flowers of many blazing star species linger for a long time during the blooming season.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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Soon enough, they’re joined by Thomas and oldest brother Franck, the brains of the operation, played by Magimel in a tan suit and semi-transparent shades— less flaming psychopath, more two-bit gangster given his Three Stooges-esque, family-run operation.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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One young man, his shirt off and loosely draped around his neck along with a Santa Muerte necklace, sports tattoos of a Kalashnikov rifle and a flaming skull, regarding the camera with bedroom eyes.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Ellis saves her, knocking the creature into the fire and setting him aflame.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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An Instagram post by New York City councilman Chi Ossé's was the spark that set the discourse aflame.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Apr. 2026
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There’s also hummus, olives, and nuts on hand for lighter snacking, too.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Consider that internal Republican opposition doomed last year’s effort to preempt state laws, a debate that feels like light years away from the more bipartisan conversation that’s already happening.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
3 June 2026
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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.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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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.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2022
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In braids and a bright yellow fishing bib, with her dog Claude at her side and a witty interjection always on the tip of her tongue, Maude climbs onto her trusty little boat and sets a course for the open sea.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Durable enough to handle the elements, this waterproof light features a comfortable elastic strap and a bright, adjustable beam that improves visibility while keeping both hands free for unloading luggage, handling car repairs, or setting up camp in the dark.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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