FLASHING Synonyms: 201 Similar and Opposite Words

flashing 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of flashing

as in flickering

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verb

present participle of flash

as in gleaming

to shoot forth bursts of light the actress's diamond necklace flashed as she hurried on stage to accept the award

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as in displaying

to present so as to invite notice or attention flashed a wad of cash as he paid for his dinner

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as in twinkling

to shine with light at regular intervals the disco lights flashed, and the revelers danced

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as in announcing

to make known openly or publicly flashed the news of the royal birth around the world

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Recent Examples of flashing

Adjective

Its primary food source is the winter firefly (Diaphanes lampyroides), which attracts mates with a continuous, non-flashing light. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025

Verb

Tottenham, repressed for so long in their spending and ambition, are suddenly flashing the cash like a slot machine, dropping £237million ($324m) already. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 The best Catskills hotels and Hudson Valley retreats offer a quiet respite from the flashing lights of the city and a place to check in with your thoughts after a busy work season. — Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026 The iconic flashing logo behind and above the band was larger, Simmons’ side of the stage was modeled after his demon persona and Frehley’s was themed around his associations with outer space. — Wes Orshoski, SPIN, 20 Aug. 2026 There are fog machines, rainstorm fans, seat shaker amplifiers, flashing strobe lights and strong scents, according to Regal’s website. — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026 More recently, the tiny Delica Mini has expanded the Delica's dominion, flashing some adventure and camping chops of its own. — New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026 But in the final months of his life, warning signs began flashing. — Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026 History teaches a different lesson, and the last few months have provided a series of flashing red lights regarding what could lie ahead. — Jason Dressel, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026 Despite video showing what appeared to be flashing coming from near the wing of the plane, there was no indication of fire in the engine, Harper said. — Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flashing

Adjective

But there’s more flickering contrast in Narayan van Maele’s lensing, which alternates dun realism with occasionally hyperreal lighting and composition, particularly when the pagan promise of fire is in the frame.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 25 Mar. 2022

Definition of flickering

Verb

It’s only magnified by the gleaming white-stone beach and aquamarine water outside.

— Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026
The Soft Symmetry is crafted in both a smooth calf leather, with a gleaming gold lock closure, and a vintage leather, with accompanying matte silver hardware that gives it an intentionally patinaed look and slouchy feel.

— Talia Abbas, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of gleaming

Verb

EmpCo prohibits companies from displaying voluntary sustainability labels unless they were established by a public authority or are based on a qualifying certification scheme.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
What are the largest barriers government leaders face to displaying the courage exemplified in the book?

— Emily Staunton, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of displaying

Verb

Be sure to plan at least one evening on-property to catch the sunset, when the mountains are painted in shades of pink and purple before giving way to a sky filled with twinkling stars.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
That night, rather than looking at the twinkling wind instruments on the stage, he was captivated by the view of the father and daughter in front of him.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of twinkling

Verb

The initial village news release announcing the event had also said that future village board meetings would include additional public safety measures, including pre-entry screening and a prohibition on bags, backpacks, and similar items.

— Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Myles Gaskin is hanging up his NFL jersey, announcing his retirement from the game of football at 29 years old.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of announcing

Adjective

That helps explain the vast selection of RCPO watches at the roadshow event featuring blinding amounts of gemstones, esoteric stone dials and paperwork validating that they were restored exclusively in Geneva at the brand’s Restoration Atelier.

— Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
When porch days turn into nights, nothing ruins the vibe of an evening gathering or solo wind-down faster than a blinding flashlight or hunting for an outlet.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of blinding

Verb

Masanori Kumagai/Kyodo News via AP Hiraguchi cited surveys showing the vast majority of Japanese supporting the death penalty as an unavoidable option.

— CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
The overall trend is also consistent with other research showing that hypertension during pregnancy has become increasingly common.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026