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Recent Examples of flashlight
Chargers and power banks Keep your devices charged and powered at all times with this multifunctional power bank, which also doubles as a weather radio and flashlight.
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Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Bug repellent and a flashlight are recommended.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Forget your flashlight at home—the Black Diamond Spot 350 Headlamp is a far superior lighting solution, offering a practical and hands-free way to navigate dark campsites or locate your valuables in an overcrowded duffel bag.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
According to the criminal complaint, the dispute began during an overnight work break after Hared discovered that a flashlight attachment was missing from his handgun, which had been left inside the vehicle the men used to carpool to work.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
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Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Bug repellent and a flashlight are recommended.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Forget your flashlight at home—the Black Diamond Spot 350 Headlamp is a far superior lighting solution, offering a practical and hands-free way to navigate dark campsites or locate your valuables in an overcrowded duffel bag.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
According to the criminal complaint, the dispute began during an overnight work break after Hared discovered that a flashlight attachment was missing from his handgun, which had been left inside the vehicle the men used to carpool to work.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flashlight
Noun
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First-graders painted paper lanterns and used a table saw to cut cardboard pieces into rings.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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The garden now also features more than 120 Japanese cherry blossoms, a Japanese-style gate and tea house, a moon bridge, lanterns, and several Japanese red maple trees.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Warm lighting enhances natural materials, brings out the richness of colors, and helps rooms feel more comfortable from dawn to dusk.—
Natasha Bazika,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
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There’s random rough-sawn wood on the kitchen ceiling, a deer head hanging in the living room, and different styles of lighting in every room.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
14 June 2026
Noun
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This isn't the first time that ALDI has released an icon candle of its own.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
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The family dramas and professional scheming can’t hold a candle to Succession.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The idea of having to replace one of Audi’s new adaptive Matrix LED headlight setups is something most people probably don’t want to stomach.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
11 June 2026
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Sena says the headlight automatically shuts off after 10 minutes in a bid to preserve battery life.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 07,
New Atlas,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Its lighthouse also endures as a symbol of the region’s maritime trade.—
Jeff VanderMeer,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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The 89-foot white tower is perhaps the most famous of Door County's 11 historic lighthouses.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Noun
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There was an unusual pause near the end of the match when a floodlight failed and the players left the field for bad light.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Wearing only a watch, a headlamp and flip-flops, he's accused of removing a malfunctioning floodlight and Ring camera.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
Noun
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This year wasn’t the Goellners’ first time in the James Beard spotlight.—
Katelyn Umholtz,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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For months, local officials have been working overtime to polish Seattle's image ahead of FIFA's global spotlight.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Mayor Karen Bass’ office said in March that copper thefts are a leading cause of streetlight outages.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Too often, the city still operates one complaint at a time — one pothole, one streetlight, one service request, one permit moving slowly from desk to desk.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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“Flashlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashlight. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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