as in lighting
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of flashbulb
Around his neck, layered chains shining under the flashbulbs, bringing in just the right dose of jewelry to complement the suit’s already opulent fabric.
—
Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 15 Aug. 2025
For the premiere, Lohan and nail artist Eri Ishizu chose a frosty pink cats-eye design, with the shimmery texture of the polish catching the camera flashbulbs and lights as Lohan walked the carpet.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 23 July 2025
The smooth pigment flatters all skin tones and enhances them in all lighting, even flashbulbs.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 June 2025
Nearby, four people who’ve been on that adventure with him for a quarter-century—Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis, and (yes, taller than expected) John Corbett—posed gamely for flashbulbs.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for flashbulb
Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 15 Aug. 2025
For the premiere, Lohan and nail artist Eri Ishizu chose a frosty pink cats-eye design, with the shimmery texture of the polish catching the camera flashbulbs and lights as Lohan walked the carpet.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 23 July 2025
The smooth pigment flatters all skin tones and enhances them in all lighting, even flashbulbs.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 June 2025
Nearby, four people who’ve been on that adventure with him for a quarter-century—Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis, and (yes, taller than expected) John Corbett—posed gamely for flashbulbs.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for flashbulb
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flashbulb
Noun
-
Let your lighting set the mood for any fall get-together with this easy craft idea.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
-
Matthew Novotny designed lighting, Alina Bokovikova designed costumes and Aaron Rumley designed sound.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The sun was getting ready to rise over a rural lake in Green Lake County, Wisconsin, when a sheriff's deputy shined his flashlight inside Ryan Borgwardt's minivan parked just yards away from the water's edge.—
Jared Kofsky,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
-
Another shopper mentioned using one as a magnetic flashlight during car repairs, snapping to metal on the car’s chassis for hands-free illumination right where it’s needed.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Place the candle securely in the holder inside the pumpkin before lighting it.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
-
As the sun started setting and the evening grew darker, mourners passed around candles, using one candle to light another, and the crowd began singing prayers.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Its central glass dome—home to the swimming paradise—glows like a lantern at dusk.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
-
Over the weekend, around 16,000 people paid their respects to the designer at his funeral chamber at the Armani Teatro designed by Tadao Ando, filled with white flowers and paper lanterns on the floor in a diagonal grid formation dimly lit up the darkened venue.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The four drivers were cited for infractions including a broken headlight, no insurance, speeding and no seatbelt.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
29 Aug. 2025
-
Deere in the headlights Attendees view a John Deere 7R 270 row crop tractor at the Deere & Co. booth during the World Ag Expo at the International Agri-Center in Tulare, California on February 11, 2025.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
The new 120-seat restaurant places a spotlight on the French Italian Riviera and its cuisine—all while using those ingredients found a littler closer to Swikard’s home.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
-
From up in the rafters, a single spotlight coldly blazed.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
One of them climbed a ladder and removed the entire floodlight unit, which included a home security camera.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
11 Sep. 2025
-
Photos provided by the Mesa Police Department showed the worker wearing a yellow shirt, seated on a metal panel on the towering stadium floodlight.—
Laura Gersony,
AZCentral.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Get a light cover to soften any overhead lights, or swap out your usual light bulbs for some that produce a warmer glow.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
-
Philips Hue has used IFA 2025 to bombard smart home fans with new product lines, cheaper light bulbs, and upgrades to some of its aging products.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Flashbulb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashbulb. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share