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Recent Examples of flashbulb
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.
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 23 July 2025
The smooth pigment flatters all skin tones and enhances them in all lighting, even flashbulbs.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 June 2025
Nearby, four people who’ve been on that adventure with him for a quarter-century—Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis, and (yes, taller than expected) John Corbett—posed gamely for flashbulbs.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 22 May 2025
Saturday's explosion was just the latest in a season of flashbulb moments for the young franchise cornerstone, who's morphing into a superstar before our eyes.
—Sam Allard, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 23 July 2025
The smooth pigment flatters all skin tones and enhances them in all lighting, even flashbulbs.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 June 2025
Nearby, four people who’ve been on that adventure with him for a quarter-century—Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis, and (yes, taller than expected) John Corbett—posed gamely for flashbulbs.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 22 May 2025
Saturday's explosion was just the latest in a season of flashbulb moments for the young franchise cornerstone, who's morphing into a superstar before our eyes.
—Sam Allard, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flashbulb
Noun
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Water may enter the body control module of the affected Mustangs, causing a loss of communication with the exterior lighting, including the license plate light, side marker, and tail lights.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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During the period, DyStar achieved a 44 percent reduction in emission intensity through several initiatives ranging from LED lighting upgrades and better equipment insulation to moving high-energy production to more energy-efficient units in other countries.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Another shopper mentioned using one as a magnetic flashlight during car repairs, snapping to metal on the car’s chassis for hands-free illumination right where it’s needed.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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The geckos were found by flashlight at night by looking for the reflection in their eyes or following the sound of their calls.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Go for a scented candle, colorful leaves from around your neighborhood, your own plentiful cornucopia of pastries, or a small Pumpkin Bundt Cake—sky's the limit.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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The package included a bottle of wine, a candle and chocolates.—
Nicki Cox,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Wait to carve jack-o-lanterns until three to five days before Halloween.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Cutely line them up along the mantel with candles or lanterns, or add them to a nice tray with a few jack-o’-lanterns.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The four drivers were cited for infractions including a broken headlight, no insurance, speeding and no seatbelt.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
29 Aug. 2025
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Deere in the headlights Attendees view a John Deere 7R 270 row crop tractor at the Deere & Co. booth during the World Ag Expo at the International Agri-Center in Tulare, California on February 11, 2025.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Solskjaer spent more than three years out of the managerial spotlight before taking the Besiktas coaching role in January 2025.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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There are few athletes whose spotlight shines brighter than the one chased by paparazzi bulbs.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Well, St James’ Park threatens to be another level entirely for Liverpool’s visit: a Bank Holiday Monday, under the floodlights, with Newcastle and their fans seething with indignation about Alexander Isak’s behaviour and Liverpool’s pursuit of him.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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The pervasiveness of artificial light – be it in the form of streetlamps, billboards, screens or floodlights – keeps our cities bright long after most people have gone to bed.—
Laurie Winkless,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Philips Hue has used IFA 2025 to bombard smart home fans with new product lines, cheaper light bulbs, and upgrades to some of its aging products.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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For many children, this is a light bulb moment.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Flashbulb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashbulb. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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