Thesaurus results for FLASHLIGHT

flashlight

noun

Definition of flashlight

as in lantern

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Recent Examples of flashlight Someone located a multi-thousand-lumen flashlight and cast its god ray on the enemy. — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 Its latest launch, the new MK 3-in-1 tool is a bit of both – a tiny multi-beam magnetic flashlight firing out up to 300 lumens and a streamlined pocket knife with blade and multi-driver. — New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2026 So, bareheaded, Comella poked around in these tiny holes, using his flashlight to examine the various documents floating around for FDNY insignia. — Peter Wilkinson, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026 The attacker shined the flashlight at Loraine Percy, who went on to ring the burglar alarm at the house. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flashlight

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Noun

To assist Noah, Sinestro has also forged a new lantern from the water on this dead alien planet — imbued with Zoe’s fear toxins — causing golden cracks in the object’s surface.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
The set of three miniature lights each features a vintage hanging-lantern design that looks straight out of a storybook and casts a warm gold glow across your collection.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of lantern

Noun

Using sine wave generators and pink lighting so saturated it essentially blots out all other color and shadow, Young and Zazeela created a space that’s somehow both static and full of life.

— Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2026
The dramatic lighting and wax museums are just spooky enough to summon the spirit of the witch trials without being off-putting for children.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of lighting

Noun

And some manage the difficult trick of tasting like fall without giving off loads of scented-candle energy.

— Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Alongside wireless lamps and smart calendars, the current shortlist includes candle warmer lamps, heated throw blankets, essential-oil diffusers, sunrise alarm clocks and rainfall showerheads.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of candle

Noun

Above the headlight sits a new front-facing radar sensor, complementing the existing rear radar to bring Adaptive Cruise Control to the Tiger 1200.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2026
So, Kruppa mentioned three different reasons that Matrix LED adaptive headlight technology is really important, and the three were safety, light pollution, and blinding people.

— Joel Feder, The Drive, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of headlight

Noun

What’s even harder is taking the same picture, but without the firefly’s glow, and only the floodlight reflected off the firefly’s dark body.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
The generator was only able to keep a floodlight on, the register running, and one refrigerator cool.

— Lauren Victory, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of floodlight

Noun

Lucy’s constant sense of invention sometimes falters under the album’s new, megawatt spotlight, lacking the enticing mystery that gives their best music its power.

— H.D. Angel, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026
Affleck, always at his best in roles that place his all-American alpha qualities under a harsh, sweat-inducing spotlight, has cast himself ideally here.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of spotlight

Noun

In case of what need not be spelled out when the series opens with a shocking tableau of gay bar owner Leo Struthers (Alan Cumming), the recipient of Melba’s speech, hanging by his neck from a streetlight outside his Manchester home.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026
The loving siblings of a San Jose city electrician killed while repairing a streetlight are still waiting for answers about the crash that ended his life.

— Maddie White, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of streetlight

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