Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flashlights
Noun
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The Greek patriarch will light candles and then the flame is passed from one candle to the next.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Though two lanterns were held aloft in the Old North Church tower, Revere was not waiting on the Charlestown shore to see them.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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The stairs leading to Wolf’s Montauk patio are bursting with greenery and lined with light-sensor solar lanterns.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Brumbelow has found that cars with headlights rated highly by IIHS for visibility—which includes many but not all LED headlights—have 19% fewer nighttime crashes compared to cars with poor headlight visibility.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The annual award show spotlights celebrities, influencers and icons from across the entertainment and media industries who’ve made an impact on Black culture.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Cleveland Botanical Garden's Glasshouse spotlights plants, insects, birds, and more from the spiny desert of Madagascar and the rainforest of Costa Rica.—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While winters are cold, the months of May through October are divine; go on scenic cruises, explore historic lighthouses, and see the migrating whales.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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Travel + Leisure said that the lighthouses on Block Island are visual treats to behold.—
Rin Velasco,
The Providence Journal,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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People obsessively worked on light bulbs and the systems that powered them, finding little improvements year after year.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Apr. 2026
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The glitch means that drivers in the seat of a 2024 or 2025 ‘Vette wouldn’t realize if their turn signals’ light bulbs failed to turn on.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Think extravagant toile and damask wallpaper, limestone and French white oak flooring, crystal chandeliers and heavy curtains tied back with impressive tassels.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
8 Apr. 2026
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Modern crystal chandeliers hung overhead, original artworks colored the walls, and floor-to-ceiling windows framed the neon lights of the towers lining Marina Bay.—
Chris Schalkx,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2026
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Colors and shapes from tiles, fabrics, Moroccan lamps and hanging plants saturate the place.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Instead of the patio consisting of a grill and a couple of chairs, patios are mirroring interiors and serving as full outdoor living rooms complete with comfy seating, fireplaces, mounted TVs, rugs, lamps, and accessories.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Flashlights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashlights. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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