Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for floodlighting
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The Finns opened the scoring toward the end of a fast and physical opening frame with Mikko Rantanen lighting the lamp just seconds into a Finnish power play after Canada's Sam Bennett got the gate for goaltender interference.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 Feb. 2026 -
Even seemingly harmless organic compounds from things like cooking meals, laundry detergent, lighting a candle, pets, and cleaning supplies can build up and irritate your airways, says Neil Kao, an allergist based in Greenville, South Carolina.—
Nashia Baker,
Martha Stewart,
19 Feb. 2026
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And while some of their feedback may not be as glowing as anticipated, remember that this type of open communication will only strengthen your relationship.—
Ellen O’Brien,
SELF,
23 Feb. 2026
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Zoe Saldaña showed off her glowing bare skin in an idyllic, glam-free selfie shared on Sunday.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
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Music plays a central role throughout the Amphibian Stage production, acting as a transition between scenes and lightening the drama.—
Manuel Mendoza,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Then the mixed snowboard cross teams were eliminated early, lightening the workload again.—
Alex Connor,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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The steam drives the engine’s turbopumps, while the oxygen combusts with the kerosene, with the mixture igniting spontaneously.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Feb. 2026
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His father shone a spotlight on lunar exploration for Petro, igniting his desire to help solve the moon’s biggest mysteries.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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There’s a slender streak of humor, dry and combustible as kindling, in the film’s exploration of this absurd domestic setup, which lays out the rigid expectations of women and men alike in a punishingly conservative society.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Dec. 2025
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After four drafts, the Giants entered Schoen’s fifth offseason here with glaring needs at corner, offensive line, interior defensive line, inside linebacker, safety, receiver, running back, tight end and kicker.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Katrina made no glaring errors during her brief stay on the island.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Feb. 2026
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Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Olympic shining moments kept arriving.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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On her head sat the Spencer tiara, a glittering family heirloom.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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The resort boasts some of the best views on the continent, as the mountain looks over Lago Nahuel Huapi, providing a glittering lake backdrop to almost every run.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Floodlighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floodlighting. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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