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as in flurry
a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity
a flash of last-minute trips to the grocery store before the onset of the big snowstorm
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as in burst
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
a much-needed flash of humor during the otherwise boring lecture
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as in minute
a very small space of time
the shower will be over in a flash
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as in miracle
something extraordinary or surprising
the new goalie for our hockey team was apparently quite a flash in his hometown
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as in spectacle
excessive or unnecessary display
the expensive clothes, the luxury cars, and other apparent signs of success are all flash that belie the fact that the family is up to its ears in debt
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as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
the actress's diamond necklace flashed as she hurried on stage to accept the award
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as in to display
to present so as to invite notice or attention
flashed a wad of cash as he paid for his dinner
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as in to publish
to make known openly or publicly
flashed the news of the royal birth around the world
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as in brief
lasting only for a short time
flash floods in the local area
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Recent Examples of flash
Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
The third model wears a blouse of the burgundy color with which Coco Chanel lined her bags; the fourth has on a blouse and simple-looking wrap skirt entirely in silk—a look about freedom and motion, with the occasional flash of leg.
—Nathan Heller, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
As Kalshi has complained in court of the potential costs associated with geolocation, the company has flashed its cash elsewhere.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Reuters, NBC news, 23 July 2025
Don’t let the lack of flash fool you — this guy is the real deal.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas, urbanized street flooding, and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
The third model wears a blouse of the burgundy color with which Coco Chanel lined her bags; the fourth has on a blouse and simple-looking wrap skirt entirely in silk—a look about freedom and motion, with the occasional flash of leg.
—Nathan Heller, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
In four innings, the Jays flashed more power than the previous two games combined.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
As Kalshi has complained in court of the potential costs associated with geolocation, the company has flashed its cash elsewhere.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Focus now shifts to Thursday’s weekly jobless claims numbers and S&P Global’s flash PMI data to gauge economic health in the wake of tariff uncertainties.
—Reuters, NBC news, 23 July 2025
Don’t let the lack of flash fool you — this guy is the real deal.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flash
Noun
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The Orionid meteor shower peak begins tonight, welcoming a spectacular natural light show that could see a flurry of shooting stars spawned by Halley's Comet brighten the dark, moonless sky.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Panahi, who has been imprisoned in Iran several times, is Stateside for the first time in two decades for the opening, doing a flurry of Q&As.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
19 Oct. 2025
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Soon there was a burst of flame, which appeared to spread from the cab and shot out several feet from the driver's side of the truck.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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Halfmann's team knew this process takes a burst of energy.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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First when trailing by 14 in the final 15 minutes at Philadelphia.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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Bring to a boil over medium, and cook, stirring often, until cranberries burst and mixture thickens, 6 to 8 minutes.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
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Barring an injury-recovery miracle, Dalton is going to start this game as Young rests his problematic ankle.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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There was no better summation of the fourth-quarter miracle that unfolded on Sunday, by mirror image, than the Broncos’ game-winning drive in the fourth quarter.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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Still, there is a thread that connects the spectacle of Formula 1 with the everyday act of driving – the relentless pursuit of safety, and the transformative power of technology and standards to save lives on the road.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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The 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show was held on Wednesday in Brooklyn, New York, continuing the brand’s famous runway spectacle tradition.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Today, the street has been thoroughly modernized, replaced by a gleaming forest of glass towers housing spacious condos with bird’s-eye views and sky-high prices.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
13 Oct. 2025
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Los Angeles — News of the killings was already spreading as the summer sun began to warm the tennis court behind Jose and Kitty Menendez’s gleaming Beverly Hills mansion on August 21,1989.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Island of the Dolls Truly the stuff of Chucky nightmares, Mexico’s Island of the Dolls—La Isla de las Muñecas—amid the Xochimilco canals south of Mexico City is known for hundreds of dolls displayed throughout the island.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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The best protection displayed during the Seattle Seahawks' win over the Houston Texans on Monday night wasn’t by anyone suited up on either sideline.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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The 200-foot-long immersive light tunnel lost 170 feet of twinkling illumination, also in need of reinstallation.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will feature twinkling lights, magical garlands and cheerful wreaths, plus traditional holiday a cappella performances from The Frog Choir.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Flash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flash. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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