floodlights 1 of 2

plural of floodlight

floodlights

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of floodlight

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for floodlights
Noun
  • 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
Verb
  • At sunset, lights the color of peach orchards, and the road was lit with candles made of honey wax.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
  • These are for the artful burner, someone who lights a candle as much for its vibe as its aroma.
    Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In the endless daylight of the Arctic summer, the tapetum lucidum, a mirror-like layer behind the retina, glows golden, reflecting light efficiently to prevent overexposure.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Under federal law, trunks of cars built after 2002 are required to contain a mechanical release lever inside the trunk that is easy to find and glows in the dark.
    Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This estimates the bike's position and mass in real time, and beams that to the rider aids for more precise cornering ABS and wheelie control intervention so the bike can hold a tight line.
    Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Someone who beams when an expert tastes her homemade apple butter and genuinely enjoys it.
    Erin Hill, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Marigolds, cascading drapes, and glowing lanterns form a festive canopy of red and gold, blending traditional Indian motifs with the brand’s signature modern aesthetic.
    Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Follow the flickering jack-o-lanterns to The Meadow for games, music and seasonal food and drink around the firepits.
    John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Continue reading … 'TRYING MY BEST' – Country star 'scared' after anti-Trump song ignites social media firestorm.
    , FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
  • How, exactly, Sarr’s future will play out often ignites spirited debate.
    Josh Robbins, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The ballroom is slated to feature gold chandeliers, coffered ceilings and an expansive floor space, flanked by Greek columns and massive arched windows.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Select penthouses also feature cascading string chandeliers, foosball tables, and private Peloton gyms overlooking the Strip.
    David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The new charm drop spotlights Tyla’s deepening collaborative presence with Pandora.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
  • These solar spotlights can be either staked in the ground or mounted on the wall, giving you tons of placement flexibility.
    Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Floodlights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floodlights. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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