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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
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 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
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
  • Is the constant construction noise, and view-blocking berm, disturbing the vibe for the people behind those enormous, gleaming picture windows?
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Bally’s intends to fulfill its obligations under the host agreement, according to sources, including the buildout of the gleaming 34-story hotel, which has already risen up to full height along the Chicago River at the future casino site.
    — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of gleaming
Verb
  • The antibodies recognized cells displaying the mutant KRAS fragment while avoiding cells carrying the normal version of the protein.
    — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • But the world’s appetite for fossils has exploded in recent years, with social media awash in videos of fossil hunters displaying their finds, and prices for perfect specimens soaring.
    — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 12 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
  • After Bobby Valli, the Four Season singer’s brother, recently posted a Facebook message announcing the ailing Frankie’s retirement, the 92-year-old pop icon slapped back.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Prince William and Kate Middleton were together for nine years before announcing their engagement on November 16, 2010.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 14 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
  • The family involved in a viral video showing a confrontation with Royse City police was allowed to review dash‑camera and body‑camera footage from the incident for the first time Thursday.
    — Marissa Armas, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • From the 12-yard line, Williams got off the line of scrimmage with ease, showing his ability to release quickly.
    — Chad Graff, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of showing

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