FLASHING Synonyms: 201 Similar and Opposite Words

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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

The Bears defeated Saginaw 49-20, flashing their offensive prowess. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026 The computers themselves look little like a consumer desktop; for better cooling they’re not covered by a shell, so server rooms are all exposed green switches and flashing blue lights. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2026 Meanwhile, Wendy’s pregnant pal Lindsay (Debby Ryan), eyes flashing with frustration that she’s not allowed to dictate her best friend’s decisions, also sets up a blind date with her selection, Danny (Tim Nienhueser), a solid dude with great hair. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 By Wednesday evening, the intersection of the high rise was taped off and nearby streets were glutted with flashing police vehicles as officers with long rifles and dogs streamed into and out of the building. — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026 Unlike an aircraft, Tiangong doesn't have flashing navigation lights. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2026 However, the Commodity Channel Index (CCI) is flashing positive, suggesting that underlying momentum may be quietly building. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026 Tyra Banks wore a similar bra-flashing gown on the red carpet. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 31 Aug. 2026 Koko is watching for cops and keeping an eye on the numbers flashing on a small, homemade device fastened to his windshield. — Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 31 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

In their place stands One World Trade Center, a gleaming glass tower that rises defiantly above a skyline that has been forever changed.

— Thomas E. Franklin, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
In This Article Fireclay sinks have been a kitchen staple for centuries, with their iconic, usually white, gleaming glaze that turns an otherwise utilitarian fixture into a striking visual highlight.

— Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of gleaming

Verb

Originally designed to organize individual pieces of metal type for printing, these wooden trays feature dozens of compartments of varying sizes and are perfectly suited for displaying your most treasured trinkets.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026
The actor is known not just for his versatility but for displaying it in rapid succession.

— Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of displaying

Verb

Amenities and experiences Aside from dining at La Cour Jardin, the space also serves as a venue for pop-up exhibitions, an outdoor cinema, and a twinkling ice rink in winter.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
His pencil mustache, his fastidious gestures, and his twinkling eyes are at least as famous as his drinks.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of twinkling

Verb

Under the new system, one voice from a non-selector will introduce each candidate by simply announcing his name and sharing his resume.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Her sister Erin created a GoFundMe page announcing that she was hospitalized with severe pneumonia and a bacterial infection in her blood.

— Isabelle Farina, Variety, 4 Sep. 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

Researchers at the wild cat center weren't able to document him on camera again until the summer of 2025, when a camera trap turned up a shadowy picture of the jaguar, his eyes glinting in the camera’s light.

— Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2026
The placement feels resonant, since Boorman was always operating between poles of glinting victory and laughable failure.

— Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of glinting

Verb

Just a twenty‑page pamphlet by Guy Wyser‑Pratte, one of the earliest practitioners, which mostly gestured at concepts rather than showing how to apply them.

— Alec Litowitz, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026
The decision comes on the heels of a new UCLA study showing thefts of the automakers’ most vulnerable models will probably plague Los Angeles for years to come.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026