floodlights 1 of 2

Definition of floodlightsnext
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
  • Josh lights several candles and crushes some Viagra in preparation for the arrival of one Alexis, but when the doorbell rings, there is no beautiful 26-year-old waiting for him.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
  • One lights a candle at the edge of the pit.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Sharon Stone glows in a white pantsuit and sunglasses for the premiere of Magnolia's Normal in Los Angeles on April 15.
    Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The matte does look quite stylish and helps accentuate the new colors — the old version only glows orange.
    Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Wade beams as his children describe their meal.
    Andy Rose, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Nicholas Hoult beams with his bleached hair and Prada button-up courtside at the Lakers versus Cleveland Cavaliers game in Los Angeles on March 31.
    Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Two similar blazes occurred in 2017, both caused by falling paper sky lanterns.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The vibe is romantic and historic but not stuffy, with a design scheme that integrates elements of Japanese design into its bedrooms with floor beds, paper lanterns, and minimalist details.
    Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The Greek patriarch will light candles and then the flame is passed from one candle to the next.
    Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • And that ignites the second half of the season.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
  • What begins as a shocking revelation ignites a fierce father-son rivalry fueled by power, ambition, and betrayal — with the global arms trade hanging in the balance.
    Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Think extravagant toile and damask wallpaper, limestone and French white oak flooring, crystal chandeliers and heavy curtains tied back with impressive tassels.
    Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Modern crystal chandeliers hung overhead, original artworks colored the walls, and floor-to-ceiling windows framed the neon lights of the towers lining Marina Bay.
    Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
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“Floodlights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floodlights. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.

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