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
John Aguilar, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
If that layer is damaged, the electrodes can touch, causing the liquid electrolyte to ignite and the battery to burst into flames.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
Creating moments of softness in a world that increasingly feels like a flaming trash bag.
—Kayleigh Dray, Refinery29, 18 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The flames came within a half-mile of her home.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
If that layer is damaged, the electrodes can touch, causing the liquid electrolyte to ignite and the battery to burst into flames.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
Fire activity picked up on Monday as flaming debris rolled down the cliff, spreading the fire.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
Creating moments of softness in a world that increasingly feels like a flaming trash bag.
—Kayleigh Dray, Refinery29, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flame
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Akl and Hasan Akil (Memory Box) star as childhood sweethearts Yasmina and Nino, who lose sight of one another to reunite in their late 20s, with their relationship developing in step with the tumultuous history of Lebanon.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025
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Jordan was born in 2017 Taylor married his high school sweetheart Pedraza — who was also a pro tennis player — in 2016, per Interview magazine.—
Emy LaCroix,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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For observers in Australia, Asia, Africa and parts of Europe, the rise of the full moon will be followed by its journey through Earth’s shadow in space, with its surface glowing reddish-orange for 82 minutes.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Lillusory Scallop Cardigan in Navy, $18 with coupon The sweater is starting to receive five-star ratings and glowing reviews.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bovino relies on Border Patrol SWAT-style teams to avoid the chaos that erupted during an hourslong standoff at a Home Depot in Paramount on June 7.—
Elliot Spagat,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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As levees erupted, storm waters easily flowed in.—
Suzette Hackney,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The wildfire has been burning on private land.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Jets also failed twice to convert on two-point conversions, once in the first half (Braelon Allen was stuffed) and again in the fourth quarter — after needlessly burning a timeout, Fields forced a throw to Wilson, surrounded by three defensive backs, in the back right corner of the end zone.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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If the Guard comes, it will be limited to patrolling our city’s gleaming streets in the privileged heart of the city.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Dunn pointed out gleaming replicas of these artifacts, on display in the exhibition, alongside surfboards illustrating the evolution of the spot throughout history.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Butcher & Bee Originally a Charleston darling, Butcher & Bee has long found its stride in East Nashville, where the menu leans vegetable-forward without losing regional soul.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The brand’s latest Color Series Mason jar collection nods to classic designs of the past, with darling details that bring nostalgic charm to any space whether they’re used in the kitchen for food storage or around the house as decor.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Back in November 2018, Patrick Mahomes has guided the Chiefs to victories in nine of their first 10 games, doing so in blazing fashion.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
8 Sep. 2025
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Lambert has the blazing speed of a top-six forward — like Nikolaj Ehlers, whose offseason departure creates a hole in Winnipeg’s top six — while Salomonsson dominated in his best AHL games last season.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Conclave feels like a very architectural, sparse, mathematical film, [whereas] Ballad felt to me like a chaotic pop opera that explodes at the seams.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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Just a couple of years later, his profile exploded.—
Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell,
The Atlantic,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Flame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flame. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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