flashbulb

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Recent Examples of flashbulb This historic Art Deco building is filled with references to German cinema and the festival’s glitz, featuring an ornate, sweeping marble-and-iron staircase and sparkling crystal chandeliers that evoke flashbulbs. Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026 Slip into one of these, and don’t blame us if the flashbulb start popping. Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 2 Dec. 2025 For those not clued in to Partridge’s flashbulb-friendly relationship status, said girlfriend is pop star Olivia Rodrigo. Alex Ritman, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025 But behind the flashbulbs and flowing gowns, Cannes also offers a quietly profound cultural scene, steeped in centuries of art and Provençal heritage. AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flashbulb
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flashbulb
Noun
  • Big silk screens protected the main cast to ensure clear audio and lighting.
    Whitney Friedlander, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The Canadian hemlock wood looks clean and substantial, and the heating panels, wiring, controls, lighting, and speakers are all neatly integrated.
    Evan Russum, Architectural Digest, 22 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • When Kiara is tied to an anchor and dropped into the middle of the ocean, her friends locate her using a phone flashlight and in plenty of time to keep her from drowning.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Swipe down for a quick menu of common features, including airplane mode, the flashlight, settings, and the water lock.
    Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Moroccan artist Hassan Hajjaj has a boutique store and café here; two of my other favorite studios to browse (and buy from) are those of cult lifestyle brand LRNCE, and candle-maker Côté Bougie.
    Katie Silcox, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The experience concludes with a performance from dancers in traditional garb and a candle lighting signifying the union between Panamanian and French cultures (Sofitel’s homeland).
    DeMarco Williams, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Layer lighting by placing lanterns with different heights and shapes throughout the room.
    Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Wood burning stoves, Coleman lanterns, campfires and starry skies.
    Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Design-wise, the EX2S features a compact streetfighter stance with an aggressive headlight housing, a muscular central body, and exposed structural elements.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2026
  • So, Kruppa mentioned three different reasons that Matrix LED adaptive headlight technology is really important, and the three were safety, light pollution, and blinding people.
    Joel Feder, The Drive, 5 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Panettiere’s death has since cast a spotlight on Hickerson, while extensive public records reviewed by NBC News detail his trail of financial and legal troubles.
    Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2026
  • By the mid- to late 2000s—accelerated by the global financial crisis—data governance was thrust into the executive spotlight.
    Barney Krishnan, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Views are also good at what has become something of a local landmark, particularly to drivers on the nearby M61 motorway who can’t fail to notice the sweeping roof and angled floodlight poles when lit up at night.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Those include references to Guthrie's Apple Watch and a broken floodlight.
    Michael Ruiz , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Yet to me, that history of my grandmother’s single light bulb and low bill is more than a relic of early electrification.
    Destenie Nock, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The program provides basic repair services for issues such as leaky faucets, light switches, or even just changing a light bulb.
    Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

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“Flashbulb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashbulb. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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