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noun

Definition of floodlightnext
as in lighting

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floodlight

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verb

as in to light

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Recent Examples of floodlight
Noun
And that everyone on it must bend to my will or get a floodlight in the face. — Carrie McCrossen, New Yorker, 16 June 2026 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, 3 June 2026
Verb
That year, the top 30 floors of the Empire State Building were floodlighted for the first time, to mark the opening of the New York World’s Fair in Queens. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 26 July 2024 An intense 6000-lumen bulb and a wide-angle beam (320 degrees) make the Sansi floodlight the best outdoor lighting option for large yards, garages, staircases, and more. — Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for floodlight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for floodlight
  1. lighting
  2. light
  3. flashlight
  4. glow
  5. lantern
  6. beacon
  7. headlight
  8. beam
Noun
  • Big silk screens protected the main cast to ensure clear audio and lighting.
    — Whitney Friedlander, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The Canadian hemlock wood looks clean and substantial, and the heating panels, wiring, controls, lighting, and speakers are all neatly integrated.
    — Evan Russum, Architectural Digest, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of lighting
Verb
  • The simulations assumed a traffic density of 50-70 vehicles per kilometer—not rush hour but not light traffic either.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The stairs and elevator to light rail platforms on that side also will be shut down.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of light
Noun
  • Adaptive brightness smoothly adjusts the display based on the ambient lighting, and while the original Ultra is bright enough to read even in direct sunlight, the boost is welcome in harsh conditions and when using the watch as a flashlight.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of flashlight
Verb
  • Off the field, feedback is glowing regarding his mental comprehension and how his preparation translates to game day.
    — Dane Brugler, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Kansas City’s most iconic sign is glowing in the skyline once again.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of glow
Noun
  • Layer lighting by placing lanterns with different heights and shapes throughout the room.
    — Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Wood burning stoves, Coleman lanterns, campfires and starry skies.
    — Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of lantern
Verb
  • And then there’s Marty Supreme, which has been beaconing Jewish pride since Christmas Day, its title character competing not just with the Jewish stereotype of smarts but with stamina and skill, a ferocious athleticism.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Rising above the tents and flags of surrounding Indy 500 revelers, orange man beaconed to all in the area.
    — Shari Rudavsky, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Definition of beacon
Noun
  • Design-wise, the EX2S features a compact streetfighter stance with an aggressive headlight housing, a muscular central body, and exposed structural elements.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Aug. 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
Verb
  • Instead, there will be only a flash of white light, originating nowhere in particular, beaming out into the uneventful void.
    — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026
  • In September 2025, Kotb beamed from ear to ear on Haley Joy and Hope’s first days of third and first grade, respectively.
    — Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
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