Thesaurus results for FLASHBULBS

flashbulbs

noun

plural of flashbulb

as in candles

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Noun

The Greek patriarch will light candles and then the flame is passed from one candle to the next.

— Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026

Definition of candles

Noun

Le Bistrot de Jan is a lovely jewel box just off the lobby, with glittering chandeliers and walls and furniture in deep sapphire and ruby tones.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026
Inside the Masonic Lodge on the cemetery grounds, beneath chandeliers, dozens of people search for stillness with a meditation class.

— Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of chandeliers

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Voters must also agree, on an honor system, to watch every film in a category before casting a ballot, while the Academy spotlights emerging, diverse and international filmmakers on its social channels and in the museum.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026
Using spotlights, strobe lights, fire and fireworks, the technical elements offered a dramatic visual display that blended seamlessly with the songs.

— Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of spotlights

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And for the ultimate in energy efficiency, invest in LED bulbs, which are up to 90 percent more efficient than traditional light bulbs.

— Amanda Sims, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2026
There was a narrow bed and, above it, a row of light bulbs that emitted infrared beams.

— D. T. Max, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of light bulbs

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And perhaps as a reaction to our hyper-digital lives, candlesticks and candelabra are interior catnip right now.

— Francesca Perry, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
The kids rounded out their group costume, with 3-year-old Phoenix dressed as the candelabra, Lumière, while 2-year-old London dressed up as Chip, the teacup.

— Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of candelabra

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But despite flashes throughout the year, like a 16-point showing in a win over Providence or putting up 17 points and six rebounds in a blowout win of Kansas State, Lampkin’s production dropped across the board.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026
The Jets have shown flashes of improvement from his 3-14 debut season, but those flashes haven’t produced consistent results.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026

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