Synonyms of flaring

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adjective

ˈfler-iŋ 

as in loud

excessively showy

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• loud
• noisy
• excessive
• ornate
• extravagant
• flamboyant
• gaudy
• garish
• ostentatious
• flashy
• fancy
• glitzy
• swank
• splashy
• bright
• glaring
• razzle-dazzle
• over-the-top
• overwrought
• baroque
• hammy
• spectacular
• fulsome
• pretentious
• overdone
• florid
• blaring
• bedizened
• overbright
• snazzy
• tawdry
• glittery
• lurid
• zooty
• inelegant
• vulgar
• tinselly
• tacky
• tasteless
• graceless

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fitting
• appropriate
• conservative
• proper
• quiet
• understated
• restrained
• subdued
• toned (down)
• muted
• inconspicuous
• unobtrusive
• unflamboyant
• graceful
• elegant
• unflashy
• plain
• modest
• simple
• tasteful
• unpretentious

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• burning
• glowing
• glaring
• flashing
• blazing
• gleaming
• flaming
• radiating
• beating
• glinting
• glancing
• sparkling
• beaming
• glistening
• glittering
• shimmering
• glimmering
• twinkling
• blinding
• scintillating
• glistering
• dazzling
• dazing
• bedazzling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of flaring

Adjective

After launching the non-flaring replacements for Iridium in May 2019, SpaceX began launching its Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 12 June 2026

The Los Angeles Chargers addressed some of the more flaring holes in their roster in the 2026 NFL Draft, picking several offensive and defensive lineman in hopes of bolstering their strength in the trenches. — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026

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

Sure, there are energetic flaring conditions where the Sun does temporarily emit gamma-rays, but those are rare and inconsistent. — Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025

The leader places a Metolius TCU, an unstable and extremely outdated piece of gear, in a flaring crumbly crack—and skips a nice bolt one foot below for no apparent reason. — Kate Kelleghan, Outside, 20 Aug. 2025

Verb

The world is still not reducing fossil fuel use, industrial emissions, methane, and flaring quickly enough to bend the global emissions curve downward. — Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Getting your hands dirty with charcoal, tweaking vents and chimneys to stop chunks of oak from flaring up and destroying your brisket, exerting your will over the heat inside a big metal box; barbecue takes a lot of practice. — Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026

Its 70mm heel narrowed through the center before flaring into an angled base, creating a more sculptural profile than a straight kitten heel. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 30 June 2026

An international team of researchers has created the most comprehensive look at flaring in a star with a close-in planet. — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 25 June 2026

Fewer fouls but more red cards This summer’s tournament has been played in good spirit, with tempers rarely flaring and challenges remaining fairly clean across the opening 48 games. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 24 June 2026

Tensions have a habit of flaring up in the region, and Iran has responded by threatening to attack ships attempting to transit the strait. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 15 June 2026

The flames could be seen flaring toward the roof and sparks falling on the ground. — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 12 June 2026

One of my biggest fears going into this flight was my back pain flaring up. — Olivia Bria, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026