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Recent Examples of flashbulb
But behind the flashbulbs and flowing gowns, Cannes also offers a quietly profound cultural scene, steeped in centuries of art and Provençal heritage.
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AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
One of those moments ended up yielding the flashbulb sequence of the Cobham graduate’s performance on Sunday.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Around his neck, layered chains shining under the flashbulbs, bringing in just the right dose of jewelry to complement the suit’s already opulent fabric.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 15 Aug. 2025
For the premiere, Lohan and nail artist Eri Ishizu chose a frosty pink cats-eye design, with the shimmery texture of the polish catching the camera flashbulbs and lights as Lohan walked the carpet.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 23 July 2025
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AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
One of those moments ended up yielding the flashbulb sequence of the Cobham graduate’s performance on Sunday.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Around his neck, layered chains shining under the flashbulbs, bringing in just the right dose of jewelry to complement the suit’s already opulent fabric.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 15 Aug. 2025
For the premiere, Lohan and nail artist Eri Ishizu chose a frosty pink cats-eye design, with the shimmery texture of the polish catching the camera flashbulbs and lights as Lohan walked the carpet.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flashbulb
Noun
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The grandiose space’s massive stage and high-caliber lighting rigs promise extravagant parties and ceremonies that will light up the city’s social calendar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Scenic designer Matthew Herman created a rectangular center stage with LED panel lighting by Sammy Webster that mimics the flourescent office lights of the past but explodes with color in a surprise dancing-on-the-tables scene.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Gardner was kept busy tossing out his hat, some spare boots, flashlight, and other gear to mark the places at which the meat was being jettisoned.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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News coverage of the ICE airport deployments showed some officers running away from journalists, and in one case an officer appeared to be trying to use a flashlight to blind news cameras.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The glass is beverage-quality and reusable when the candle is done.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Use our crepe paper flower how-to for paper ones, or make a beautiful blooming branch from candle wax.—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Someone even had the wherewithal to steal the lantern attached to a wall near the restaurant’s entrance.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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The soft glow of lanterns against ancient mounds turns a seemingly simple walk into a reflective, cinematic journey through American history.—
Rafael Peña,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Police also issued the driver a citation for his headlight and lack of valid inspection sticker.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
2 Mar. 2026
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The dashboard and headlight carriers?—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The weekly column takes you behind the scenes and shines a spotlight on unique stories.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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Member spotlights include Mississippi, New Zealand, Finland, Iceland, New Mexico and Japan.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But what Buzelis is receiving is something closer to a floodlight, writes Julia Poe.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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At least one note mentioned a floodlight at Guthrie’s home and an Apple watch, Janke said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Yorktown community honored Gorman and her family on Saturday, with residents using light bulbs tinted in one of Yorktown's school colors, green, to show support.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Two of the six back ventilation hood light bulbs were not working properly.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Flashbulb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashbulb. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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