FLOODLIGHT Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of floodlight

as in lighting

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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

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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

Noun

When Kiara is tied to an anchor and dropped into the middle of the ocean, her friends locate her using a phone flashlight and in plenty of time to keep her from drowning.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
Swipe down for a quick menu of common features, including airplane mode, the flashlight, settings, and the water lock.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of flashlight

Verb

For a bold and vibrant fall hair transformation, consider colors with warm tones that add depth and glow to your look.

— Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 27 Aug. 2026
On Broadway, these glow like amber beacons, alas offering a respite from the darkness that best serves what Holloway and Barrett are trying to do.

— Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of glow

Noun

Three Fall Must-Dos Walk through hundreds of elaborate lanterns and take in live acrobatic shows at the Autumn Glow Festival at South River Vineyard.

— Taryn Shorr-Mckee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026
When John finally reunites with Hal (who charges the ring against the lantern while quickly muttering his oath), the frustrated protégé immediately confronts his teacher with all the suspicions he was meant to keep secret.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 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

After having arrived back in Boston last week to embark on his second season as Bruins’ head coach, Marco Sturm flashed his trademark beaming smile from behind his desk at Warrior Ice Arena.

— Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
Capers stood there, beaming along with the president, flooded with the joy and validation of the moment.

— Ethan Rocke, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026

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