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Recent Examples of flashbulb
Her book goes beyond tabloid flashbulbs and big parties to show you how a misunderstood kid needed the protection of her family but instead found safety on a stage in Ibiza.
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Ashley Hamilton, Washington Post, 12 Nov. 2023
Most people also have flashbulb memories of ordinary events with no clear significance.
—Sallie Tisdale, Harper's Magazine, 16 Oct. 2023
Zoe Kravitz opted for a white Saint Laurent tank dress that shimmered under the paparazzi flashbulbs, while Kim Kardashian delivered a pink sequined turtleneck gown by Balenciaga.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2023
Careful, these will catch the light in all the flashbulbs.
—Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 1 Aug. 2023
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Ashley Hamilton, Washington Post, 12 Nov. 2023
Most people also have flashbulb memories of ordinary events with no clear significance.
—Sallie Tisdale, Harper's Magazine, 16 Oct. 2023
Zoe Kravitz opted for a white Saint Laurent tank dress that shimmered under the paparazzi flashbulbs, while Kim Kardashian delivered a pink sequined turtleneck gown by Balenciaga.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2023
Careful, these will catch the light in all the flashbulbs.
—Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 1 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flashbulb
Noun
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There’s a marble bench, where most of the play’s action occurs, and the gorgeous lighting design by Masha Tsimring, along with elements like rain, snow, mist and fog, offer a sense of time passing.—
Chad Jones,
Mercury News,
10 May 2025
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In other words, skip the elaborate smart lighting systems and choose affordable LED bulbs and fixtures that do the job just as well.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
Noun
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This is roughly the size of a television remote, and comes with a flashlight and built-in charger.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Legend has it that children bid farewell by standing on the riverbank with candles to light the way.—
Edwin Goei,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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The 49-year-old recounted that Combs would often request Oddi wear a police officer costume and that the atmosphere included dim lights and candles.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2025
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Meet three Executive Challengers who proudly carry their lanterns and learn how their fundraising drives real impact.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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More to Explore How to Play Baseball in the 1920s Swing for the bleachers with these awesome lantern slides from the early years of professional baseball.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
8 May 2025
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Seatbelts ensured drivers were protected, while headlights improved visibility significantly.—
Fredrik Nilsson,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Make your vehicle visible to others both ahead of you and behind you by using your low-beam headlights since this means your taillights will also be on.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Dean was famously private, preferring to stay far out of reach of his wife’s spotlight.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
2 May 2025
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This is where strategic leaders use social media not as a spotlight, but as a mirror—a feedback loop that sharpens clarity, surfaces blind spots, and informs better decisions.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Stroitel were confident of soon doing the same, which explains why there had been such a concerted push for a new stadium with better facilities, including those floodlights.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Design and Features The Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera doesn't look like your typical floodlight.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
6 Feb. 2025
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At the longstanding company that owns WWD, the visual culture historian tells me there was a light bulb moment that led to the creation of the book Black in Fashion: 100 Years of Style, Influence & Culture.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
28 Feb. 2025
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In addition to selecting the right fixtures and light bulbs, Lerner says their placement within the bathroom matters as well.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Flashbulb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashbulb. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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