FLOODLIGHTS Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of floodlight

as in headlights

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verb

present tense third-person singular of floodlight

as in lights

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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

Definition of headlights

Noun

Diwali, the festival of lights is celebrated by Hindus across the country by shopping for lanterns, new clothes, sweets and snacks ahead of the festival.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Kate Aspen White candle lantern The vintage design of these metal lanterns can add a traditional autumn feel to your porch, balcony, yard or even your living room.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of lanterns

Verb

The light ring briefly glows green when the camera is connected to the hub, shines blue when two-way talk is active, and is red when the Smart Sentry or siren is triggered.

— John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
And while the interest from the other teams is generally tied to a desire get consistent production in their running game, the Packers' interest glows in neon because Jacobs' days with the Packers seem numbered.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of glows

Verb

As Lubelo takes his final bow to thunderous applause, his mom beams a proud smile at the 11-year-old apprentice magician.

— Julie Bourdin, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
Many other states and countries have been making use of the images Carbon Mapper’s first satellite, Tanager-1, beams down.

— Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of beams

Noun

Within the terminal, each PS suite has a different vibe (mine was pink), complete with nods to the beach and vintage touches, including palm tree wallpaper and capiz shell chandeliers.

— Lauren Harano, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
The Plaza’s storied Grand Ballroom, with its glittering crystal chandeliers and intricate gold detailing, provided a suitably opulent setting for the occasion.

— Paul Chi, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of chandeliers

Verb

Poland is in the throes of a constitutional crisis as a battle over the future of the country’s highest court ignites another confrontation between the country’s president and prime minister.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026
The painting itself even ignites uncertainty among art historians.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2026

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