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floodlight

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verb

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Noun
Janke also noted that there were mentions of an Apple Watch and a floodlight at Guthrie’s home in the letter, details that Levin believes may be significant in proving the authenticity of the notes. Sophie Brams, The Hill, 6 Feb. 2026 The note also had details about a floodlight at Guthrie's home and an Apple watch. Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 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
Noun
  • Prepare for sensory overload at this clattery Malaysian spot with loud lighting and photos of dishes as stark as mug shots blanketing a wall.
    Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
  • With interchangeable feet and a suite of connectors—including a camera mount, a V-mount ballhead, and a light connector—the Rocket transitions seamlessly between camera support and lighting duty.
    Robb Rice, Robb Report, 10 May 2026
Verb
  • In fossil fuel extraction zones — the Permian Basin in Texas, the Bakken fields of North Dakota, oil regions across the Middle East — lights flicker violently in sync with drilling booms and busts, bearing little relation to broader economic trends.
    Bree Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
  • Tablecloths are black and lights ultra low, the better to show off the exquisite, almost otherworldly dishes.
    Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Noun
  • Bring a flashlight with spare batteries to hike during the cool evening.
    Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026
  • 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.
    Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Verb
  • However, in the wild, the algae are the ocean’s introverts, and only glow when they are bothered, like jolted by a crashing wave or the hull of a passing boat.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
  • There’s an amulet (one of those glowing doohickeys the fate of the cosmos hangs on), and your heart may sink every time someone starts chattering about it.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 6 May 2026
Noun
  • The festival, one of South Korea’s largest public celebrations, draws thousands of participants each year and features large-scale lantern displays, processions, and cultural performances.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
  • Living spaces are regularly stocked with detox snacks, and surprise gifts—such as paper lanterns to float across the pool—wait for guests each night on the bed.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026
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
Noun
  • Your left controls are for the headlight – which is massive, but not particularly bright at 250 lumens, a horn, and your PAS.
    Joe Salas April 07, New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Police in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, said that law enforcement pulled him over for speeding, having a broken headlight and expired registration.
    Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The concept will feature acts like Paris Hilton and Kim Petras performing on a remote stage as the show is beamed into theaters around the country.
    Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
  • Asked about her relationship with Bell off-screen, Lupe beamed.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 8 May 2026

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“Floodlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floodlight. Accessed 12 May. 2026.

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