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as in burning
being on fire
a fancy restaurant serving eye-catching flaming desserts
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as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
a flaming speech in support of basic human rights
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as in glowing
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 erupting
to develop suddenly and violently
my anger flamed when the usher told my friend to shut up
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as in blazing
to shine with a bright harsh light
the noonday sun flamed down on the desert travelers
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as in gleaming
to shoot forth bursts of light
the actress's ruby necklace flamed dazzlingly under the bright lights
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Recent Examples of flaming
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2025
Blooms reach five inches across and appear in flaming red, pink, yellow, orange, and in all possible versions and mixtures of these colors.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 11 Oct. 2025
Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025
The thing in the sky was gigantic, a flaming match-head that was nearly too bright to look at.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
From flaming surfaces to raging storms, and colossal cliffs to icy fissures, each of these locations has a unique hazard.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2025
Blooms reach five inches across and appear in flaming red, pink, yellow, orange, and in all possible versions and mixtures of these colors.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
The restaurant’s signature plate is the cacio e pepe, spaghetti with pepper and cheese, and it’s presented inside a flaming wheel of pecorino cheese.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025
The thing in the sky was gigantic, a flaming match-head that was nearly too bright to look at.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaming
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Kepner is passionate about accountability and service journalism and encourages anyone to reach out to her to tell their story or share a tip.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Most importantly of all, the goal of an actor is to share it, have people see it and have strong, passionate feelings about it — good and sometimes bad.—
Scarlett Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Glow-in-the-dark outsoles represent glowing engine headers, and the shoe’s color-shifting eggplant purple upper takes a page from custom car wraps.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
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On Monday, the actress uploaded a new selfie showing off her glowing complexion.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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The stadium of his archrival, once silent, was erupting.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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By happenstance, the high risk report was released just as a scandal was erupting in Minnesota over widespread fraud in a program meant to keep children fed during the pandemic.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The publicity staff is pulling out all the stops to arouse interest in the show, including a Hollywood premiere in New York complete with lights, blazing Bat symbols, plush red carpets, champagne and popcorn.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Jan. 2026
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Lenovo came out all guns blazing at CES 2026, using its biggest global stage yet to signal major leaps across devices, AI, and partnerships.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Santostock Modern Gold Wall Sconces, Set of 2 With their gleaming hardware and cylindrical glass shades, these robust yet elegant sconces will transform your living space.—
Esme Benjamin,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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All rooms feel spacious and sleek, thanks to 12-foot ceilings, six-foot-high windows, custom lighting and furnishings, and gleaming wood finishes.—
Sandra Ramani,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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Set up your own cafe with deals on this convenient one-cup coffee maker and best-selling milk frother, plus keep your coffee hot all day with this mug warmer.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2026
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Further, thanks to the faux fur lining and waterproof leather exterior, your feet remain toasty warm and completely dry, no matter the conditions.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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The overlapping relationships between the three, heightened by external narratives in the press and online, fester in isolation, eventually exploding into tragedy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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Yoo thinks the company lost momentum after the 2016 Galaxy Note 7 crisis, when exploding batteries forced a massive recall.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Flaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaming. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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