as in sweetheart
a person with whom one is in love
decided to look up an old flame while she was in town
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as in to glow
to be on fire especially brightly
guests gathered around as the Yule log flamed brightly in the inn's great stone fireplace
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as in to erupt
to develop suddenly and violently
my anger flamed when the usher told my friend to shut up
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as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
the actress's ruby necklace flamed dazzlingly under the bright lights
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Recent Examples of flame
Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
After the attack, survivors described being led through smoke and flames by a man wearing a red bandana over his face.
—Logan Hall, CBS News, 23 May 2026
Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
For an appetizer, choose from among kale soup, flaming chourico, shrimp in garlic sauce, steamed clams or five other options.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Like the southeast, the Great Plains have been under intense drought for months and experienced strong winds and low humidity this season, which helped fan flames through tinder-dry grasslands.
—Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
After the attack, survivors described being led through smoke and flames by a man wearing a red bandana over his face.
—Logan Hall, CBS News, 23 May 2026
Verb
The juvenile managed to drive the flaming car back onto the freeway, driving again the wrong direction before the car gave out near the Auburn Boulevard on-ramp.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
For an appetizer, choose from among kale soup, flaming chourico, shrimp in garlic sauce, steamed clams or five other options.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flame
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Ruby and Kevin were high school sweethearts and shared three children, including a 3-month-old son, per Fox 4 News.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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That's why at the end, Jonathan called me the sweetheart of the season.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 May 2026
Verb
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At sunset, the city starts glowing around you while traffic crawls silently below.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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The bright light of Alnitak, the easternmost star in Orion's Belt, illuminates the Flame Nebula (NGC 2024) to the left of the Horsehead, while Alnilam — the middle star in the hunter's belt — glows blue-white in the upper left.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Two EMTs were responding to a call about an elderly patient when gunfire erupted and an 18-year-old was shot in the stomach nearby.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2026
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This latest Ebola outbreak is unfolding alongside a frightening hantavirus outbreak that erupted on a cruise ship.—
Neil Vora,
Time,
22 May 2026
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The scent of burning resin wafts through the air, and ambient music follows you around the property, matching the vibe of the day from sunrise to sunset.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
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Authorities face growing community resistance as residents burn Ebola tents and clinics.—
Jean-Yves Kamale,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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The 4,202-pipe organ gleamed over us.—
Shayla Love,
The Atlantic,
24 May 2026
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The coaster with a max speed of 66 mph took more than 20,000 hours to construct and at least 9,000 gallons of white paint for its gleaming appearance.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
Noun
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What a week indie-disco darlings The Killers have ahead of them.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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Add a touch of festivity to summer tablescapes with these darling tumblers, also from Pottery Barn.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Brown played receiver at West Virginia, spent two seasons in the NFL as a return man, and was best known for his blazing speed and for once beating Devin Hester, a Pro Football Hall of Famer and the NFL’s return touchdown record holder, in a race.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Beautiful beaches, breaching whales and blazing volcanoes aside, the melting pot of cultures amid your enchanting islands has certainly created the most delicious one.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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Some 40,000 people in Orange County, California, were forced to evacuate their homes over the weekend after a chemical tank at an aerospace facility was found to be at risk of exploding or leaking.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
27 May 2026
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Also, amid a surge in Hezbollah attacks with exploding drones, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the Israeli military will expand the scope of its attacks against Hezbollah.—
Kareem Chehayeb,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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“Flame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flame. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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