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Recent Examples of flashbulb
Zoe Kravitz opted for a white Saint Laurent tank dress that shimmered under the paparazzi flashbulbs, while Kim Kardashian delivered a pink sequined turtleneck gown by Balenciaga.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2023
Canadian phone giant Bell, lead sponsor of the Toronto Film Festival since 1995 and with its name on the event’s year-round home Bell Lightbox, is set to exit the marquee event’s red carpet with its flashbulbs and A-listers after the upcoming 48th edition.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Careful, these will catch the light in all the flashbulbs.
—Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 1 Aug. 2023
Los Angeles Times photographer Bruce Cox was preparing to take her photo when the flashbulb on a fellow photographer’s camera exploded.
—Laura Blasey, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2023
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2023
Canadian phone giant Bell, lead sponsor of the Toronto Film Festival since 1995 and with its name on the event’s year-round home Bell Lightbox, is set to exit the marquee event’s red carpet with its flashbulbs and A-listers after the upcoming 48th edition.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Careful, these will catch the light in all the flashbulbs.
—Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 1 Aug. 2023
Los Angeles Times photographer Bruce Cox was preparing to take her photo when the flashbulb on a fellow photographer’s camera exploded.
—Laura Blasey, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flashbulb
Noun
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Nests in dryer vents and chimneys, or near electrical equipment or outdoor lighting, increase the risk of fire. Noise.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2025
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The lighting illumines each river in brilliantly bright backdrop colors.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The trooper shined their handheld flashlight in the cabin of the vehicle in an attempt to wake the male driver.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2025
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Over the past few years, thin, flat-bodied flashlights have become increasingly popular and are now being offered by a variety of brands in various sizes and output levels.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The new collection will have 85 products, including fine fragrance mist, body wash, lotion, lip gloss, candles, decorative accessories and more.—
Felecia Wellington Radel,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Notes of sea salt breeze, golden citrus and coral water can be found in candles, hand soaps, body mists and more.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Hibiscus, lantern flowers, fruit and birds also made appearances among new designs.—
Devorah Lauter,
WWD,
31 Jan. 2025
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Traditional lanterns hang overhead while a Koi fish fountain sprays water into a pond, designed to reflect nature’s innate balance and harmony.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2025
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Ola Electric The pictures show the yellow-and-black motorcycle sporting alloy wheels (likely indicating there will be tubeless tires) and a tiny LED headlight on either side of daytime running lights.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Feb. 2025
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What To Know An officer with the Maitland Police Department observed a vehicle's headlights facing south on railroad tracks.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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While Lamar himself is not a defendant in the lawsuit, his halftime performance ensured the song—and its message—remained in the public spotlight.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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The latest: The performance put New Orleans' culture, and especially New Orleans' Black culture, in the world's biggest spotlight.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Axios,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police escort filled the space with his floodlight.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Jan. 2025
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And when he was signed as the deadline approached, the City Ground floodlights were utilised to create a light show as part of his unveiling package.—
Paul Taylor,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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The only means of communication the public had when trying to reach its police was a light bulb, which hung in the intersection at Main Street South and Second Avenue.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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With more-efficient light bulbs, people may keep their lights on for longer or build things like the Sphere in Las Vegas.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Flashbulb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashbulb. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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