lightning

adjective

Definition of lightningnext
as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed he made a lightning dash for the goal

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lightning
  1. rapid
  2. quick
  3. fast
  4. brisk
  5. galloping
  6. swift
Adjective
  • Percussion Level Theragun devices use percussive therapy (a.k.a., a rapid vibration-like massage) to increase blood flow, improve range of motion, and reduce soreness.
    Cai Cramer, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The rapid evolution of online and phone scams has made fraud more sophisticated and harder to detect.
    Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of rapid
Adjective
  • Fans were quick to send waves of congratulatory comments.
    Gil Macias, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
  • The fight was quick and El Hazoume had no time to establish any offense before falling via knockout.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of quick
Adjective
  • Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones $350 $200 at Target These noise-canceling headphones have cushiony ear cups, fast Bluetooth connectivity, and a 24-hour battery life on a single charge.
    Averi Baudler, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Maybe—just maybe—Microsoft has something else up its sleeve to encourage a faster migration from Windows 10 and an increase in the slice of new PC sales that is heading in the direction of shiny new AI-capable machines.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of fast
Adjective
  • In many cities, going 25 mph or so is a brisk pace compared to traffic often moving much more slowly, so the Wink Mark3 could be a solution in those places.
    William Roberson, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Another woman in red lipstick, clad in a seafoam coat keeps a brisk pace with her dog along 49th Street.
    The Indianapolis Star, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of brisk
Adjective
  • As his health faded in the last year of his life, Neruda rushed to finish his story, which gives the last chapters of his book a galloping, fragmented quality.
    Tunku Varadarajan, WSJ, 25 June 2021
  • The artist was in Times Square last week to offer his latest corrective, unveiling a massive bronze statue of a young African American man in urban streetwear sitting astride a galloping horse.
    NBC News, NBC News, 7 Oct. 2019
Definition of galloping
Adjective
  • For brands, these events underscore the importance of transparency, accountability, and swift communication.
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
  • The speaker matches musical low-end poise with swift instrumental attacks and vivid high-register detail.
    Simon Hill, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of swift
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Phrases Containing lightning

Thesaurus Entries Near lightning

lightness

lightning

lightning rod

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