flashbulbs

Definition of flashbulbsnext
plural of flashbulb

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flashbulbs
Noun
  • Brumbelow has found that cars with headlights rated highly by IIHS for visibility—which includes many but not all LED headlights—have 19% fewer nighttime crashes compared to cars with poor headlight visibility.
    Matt Fuchs, Time, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Daniel advised that a three-step ladder and Swiffer duster will come in handy for cleaning ceiling fans, blinds and chandeliers, while Clorox wipes are ideal for wiping away dirt from surfaces, doors and hinges.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Later, guests made their way through decadent tablescapes to take their seats below the Grand Ballroom’s shimmering chandeliers.
    Savannah Hanoum, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • That was especially true at Dennis Basso, where brocade dresses were displayed underneath spotlights at the Columbus Citizen foundation, feeling right at home in the Gilded Age mansion’s foyer.
    Ari Stark, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Permanent and temporary exhibitions delve into the art of moviemaking, director spotlights, avant-garde filmmakers, and other aspects of the filmmaking world.
    Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Use your microfiber duster to lightly dust all light bulbs.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Attention should also be paid to curtains, mirrors, lampshades and light bulbs that tend to gather dust.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The pool is perhaps the best indoor dip in the city; though it’s housed in the basement and there are no windows, the soft lighting from the lanterns adds to the moody and serene atmosphere.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Armed with lanterns, loyalty, and very little logic, these unlikely heroes blunder their way to a happy conclusion for all.
    Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • At one point, there were performers dressed as candelabras, moving candelabra floor lamps, while attached to a large dangling candelabra chandelier.
    Pien Huang, NPR, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Light a candelabra, put on some face paint, hire that creepy choir—or at least rent a keyboard to sound like one.
    Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • This season has been an improvement and there have been more regular flashes of his quality, but this was always the most likely outcome.
    Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Ayton showed flashes of his talent against the Knicks by being more engaged.
    Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • At one point, there were performers dressed as candelabras, moving candelabra floor lamps, while attached to a large dangling candelabra chandelier.
    Pien Huang, NPR, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Faux fur, candelabras, and a sparkly chandelier can add a luxurious touch to your home.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
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“Flashbulbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashbulbs. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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