flashlight

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Recent Examples of flashlight Make sure to bring a flashlight, lantern, or headlamp. Outside, 23 Oct. 2025 The fun continues at night with a pumpkin express light show, bring-your-own-flashlight corn maze, bonfires on Saturday night only and firework shows. Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025 View gallery - 6 images Ysmart, which specializes in compact, durable EDC gear, has launched a tiny flashlight that's perfect for people who want to have one within arm's reach at all times. Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2025 Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flashlight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flashlight
Noun
  • Thomas hid wires from the hanging lanterns by opening up the suspension rope and feeding the electrical line through it, then closing the rope again.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Family and friends honor Sessions’ by gathering on a beach to light lanterns on the anniversary of his death.
    Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The aesthetic is defined by deep red and forest green tartans, warm lighting, elevated accents, and sophisticated dinnerware that evokes classic holiday charm with a polished Americana flair.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
  • The residence’s cosmopolitan glamour, courtesy of the French interior designer Jean-Louis Deniot, showcases custom millwork, an array of rare marbles, and artful modern lighting.
    Mark David, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Officials said that the pair caused the explosion by setting off a Roman candle firework.
    Michael Dorgan , Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
  • To add a cozy finishing touch, supplement—or replace—fireside lighting with candles or candle lamps.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The image revealed the car brutally smashed up, missing its right headlight and with its bumper hanging off.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Spencer made a U-turn and pursued the vehicle, flashing his headlights and blaring his horn.
    Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This North Carolina coastal village, known for its beautiful beaches and the tallest brick lighthouse in North America—the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse—is now being threatened by extreme weather.
    Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on the shores of Lake Michigan features miles of sand beach, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna, towering bluffs, an island lighthouse, coastal villages, picturesque farmsteads and more.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • To deter them, Karlton played loud music and aimed a floodlight in their direction.
    Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Amazon $220 Eufy $220 Best Buy Security cameras with floodlights are great for your garage or backyard, since motion triggers light and color video.
    Simon Hill, Wired News, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • With the Dolphins having a mini bye week courtesy of playing on Thursday, McDaniel’s status — along with perhaps Dolphins general manager Chris Grier — will be under a spotlight.
    The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
  • The vibe at Terrace, which has both indoor and outdoor seating and spotlights Italian fare, feels a touch more formal.
    Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Using demand and equity analyses, researchers selected 23 streetlights and installed EV charging stations.
    Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2025
  • So the streetlight’s gray bells peal in their relentless sooty glow.
    Courtney Kampa, The Atlantic, 5 Oct. 2025

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“Flashlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashlight. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.

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