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adjective

Definition of flashingnext
as in flickering

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verb

present participle of flash
1
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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2
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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3
as in twinkling
to shine with light at regular intervals the disco lights flashed, and the revelers danced

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4
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
Alas, an adductor injury Monday has put Black out of action, along with James and Isaac Guerendo, the latter of whom is flashing on the side and nearing a return from his pectoral tear. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026 But just barely, and the warning signs on the horizon are flashing red. — S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026 The Ford truck moved once the Nissan was towed, briefly flashing red-and-blue lights. — Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026 Els believes the cranes currently dotting the Vilamoura skyline are a flashing indicator of a new uplift cycle. — Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Organizers say dental health, especially for kids, is a lot more than flashing a nice smile. — Ross Guidotti, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026 In the first photo, Cameron smiles next to Wood while proudly holding up her hand and flashing her new engagement ring at the camera. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026 Seventh-round rookie Jam Miller keeps stacking positive days, even flashing in blitz pickup on a Tommy DeVito play-action pass to Mack Hollins. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 1 Aug. 2026 Rookies are flashing Receiver Caleb Douglas flashed a number of times during camp’s first week, as did linebacker Jacob Rodiguez, and safety Michael Taaffe. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flashing
  1. flickering
  2. gleaming
  3. displaying
  4. twinkling
  5. announcing
  6. blinding
  7. glinting
  8. showing
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
  • Gritting her teeth in the final few hundred meters, the Polish rider dug deep and with the sun gleaming behind her, raised her arms after crossing the line.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The ​pitch is reinforced by the document’s anime-style cover, which depicts a smiling family in a gleaming cityscape rather than ​the troops, weapons and military insignia featured on many previous editions.
    — Reuters, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of gleaming
Verb
  • The company has also launched a small Crate for storing a growing collection and a 2x2 Frame for displaying favorite releases.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Companies can improve content for readers and retrieval systems by defining unfamiliar terms, answering specific questions directly, identifying authors, displaying publication and update dates and citing primary sources.
    — Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of displaying
Verb
  • 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
  • The man from Bethlehem Lights is here to present his pre-lit trees, stately faux spruces twinkling with proprietary Color Prism illumination technology, 81 color and light combinations, the best time to purchase is now.
    — Hannah Engler Harvey, Longreads, 30 July 2026
Definition of twinkling
Verb
  • The announcement of Laforteza’s temporary hiatus comes in the wake of member Manon Bannerman announcing her own temporary hiatus in February.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The committee was formed in response to the YMCA of Greater Charlotte announcing a plan to sell the site to Moments of Hope Church, led by Pastor David Chadwick.
    — Chase Jordan August 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of announcing
Adjective
  • 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
  • Its blinding concentration is awed into submission or obedience.
    — Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
Definition of blinding
Verb
  • Water rushes past, glinting silver in the light of the sun, just risen above the mountains that ring the bay.
    — Jonathan Wiggin, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The glinting metal of the Devil’s watch chain flashed in her mind, his hair and his teeth.
    — Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of glinting
Verb
  • Insilico is showing how companies can move from an impressive AI proof of concept to the infrastructure, platforms and business models needed to transform an entire industry.
    — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister released the July 29 bodycam footage showing deputies stopping a vehicle in Tampa because its taillights and tag lights were not working.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of showing

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“Flashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashing. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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