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as in burning
being on fire
a fancy restaurant serving eye-catching flaming desserts
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as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
a flaming speech in support of basic human rights
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as in glowing
to be on fire especially brightly
guests gathered around as the Yule log flamed brightly in the inn's great stone fireplace
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as in erupting
to develop suddenly and violently
my anger flamed when the usher told my friend to shut up
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as in blazing
to shine with a bright harsh light
the noonday sun flamed down on the desert travelers
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as in gleaming
to shoot forth bursts of light
the actress's ruby necklace flamed dazzlingly under the bright lights
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Recent Examples of flaming
Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 24 July 2023
For those who prefer nonstop action, no movie series is this good at sending a flaming metal bomb careening through Rome.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 17 May 2023
With Valentine’s Day approaching, a flaming pan of cherries Jubilee might be the very thing to warm your loved one’s heart.
—Melissa Clark, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2023
Frey can shoot rocks at flying enemies, cut them down with a flaming sword, and mow them down with a flurry of water arrows.
—George Yang, Variety, 23 Jan. 2023
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A week later, the star shared photos of herself in Athens in a flaming hot bikini.
—Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 24 July 2023
For those who prefer nonstop action, no movie series is this good at sending a flaming metal bomb careening through Rome.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 17 May 2023
With Valentine’s Day approaching, a flaming pan of cherries Jubilee might be the very thing to warm your loved one’s heart.
—Melissa Clark, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2023
Frey can shoot rocks at flying enemies, cut them down with a flaming sword, and mow them down with a flurry of water arrows.
—George Yang, Variety, 23 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaming
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At private equity firm TPG, global head of human resources Anna Edwin poised one of the most burning questions for business leaders in thinking through their future talent strategies.Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024
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Social media star Hannah Neeleman and her husband Daniel Neeleman are answering fans' most burning question.Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 30 July 2024
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Like her older sisters, Hunter is passionate about cheer and tumbling.Nasha Smith, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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The winery blends tradition with passionate winemaking.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Instead of a topper, there’s a glowing Cartier logo fastened in the middle.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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Hosted at the iconic Temple House, the event featured glowing tunnels, vibrant projections, and a live mermaid in the rooftop pool.Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
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In recent months, Earth’s star has ramped up activity, with giant flares erupting off the surface and belching streams of plasma and charged particles into space.Denise Chow, NBC News, 1 Dec. 2024
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Being out on display can be unsettling when emotions are erupting on the inside.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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These guys in these suits are just blazing hot.William Earl, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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These guys in these suits are just blazing hot.William Earl, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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If frostbite occurs, move indoors, remove wet clothing, and soak the affected body part in warm water.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Scientists expect the iceberg to head toward South Georgia island where warmer water is likely to trigger a breakup of the big berg into smaller chunks.Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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At-home beauty tech is exploding, with LED masks and microneedling tools giving laypeople pro-level skills.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Fanned by strong Santa Ana winds, the blaze moved at a fierce pace, exploding to more than 2,700 acres as of Tuesday afternoon with no containment.Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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With Murphy and Joyner departing, both the backfield and the offensive line represented glaring holes that Riley probably would have to plug through the portal.Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Quad’s treatment by this group is a glaring reminder of the limits of sisterhood.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Flaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaming. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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