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noun

Definition of flamesnext
plural of flame
as in darlings
a person with whom one is in love decided to look up an old flame while she was in town

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flames

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verb

present tense third-person singular of flame
1
as in burns
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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2
as in erupts
to develop suddenly and violently my anger flamed when the usher told my friend to shut up

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3
as in glows
to shine with a bright harsh light the noonday sun flamed down on the desert travelers

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4
as in gleams
to shoot forth bursts of light the actress's ruby necklace flamed dazzlingly under the bright lights

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flames
  1. darlings
  2. burns
  3. erupts
  4. sweethearts
  5. explodes
  6. lovers
  7. flares
  8. sweets
Noun
  • See yourself with crystal clarity and kill the darlings keeping you small.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Best known for his collaborations with Allen, Brickman helped to pen cinematic gold with a trilogy of films that became both cult classics and critical darlings.
    Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of darlings
Verb
  • The scans identified the same levels of activity in the dopamine-rich areas of the brain in both groups and suggest that, for some, the excitement of romance burns brightly for, regardless of time.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Bon has also created prints and giant photo negatives made with shipping containers where there is no developing, just the light which burns into the metal in the film, which are on the walls surrounding the sculptures.
    Tom Teicholz, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of burns
Verb
  • While the aurora sparkles overhead, a volcano erupts in Iceland, blasting rivers of glowing lava down into the valley.
    Michael Irving, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Horrified by the monster standing before them, the audience erupts into pandemonium and starts to attack, ripping off limbs and severing heads.
    EW Staff, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of erupts
Noun
  • The high school sweethearts turned husband and wife, each holding a toddler in their arms as the mom and dad smiled for the photos.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The high school sweethearts — who tied the knot on March 12, 2020, after 10 years of dating — shared the news in a joint Instagram post.
    Bailey Richards, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of sweethearts
Verb
  • Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry explodes for franchise-record 238 yards and four touchdowns in 30-9 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Nashville; 99-yard TD run ties Dallas Cowboys’ Tony Dorsett’s longest run in NFL history.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
  • When the tripwires are disturbed, the mine ejects a small warhead that explodes.
    John Ismay, New York Times, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of explodes
Noun
  • Amid a euphoric gathering, the audience is introduced to young lovers, José Arcadio Buendía (Marco Antonio González) and Úrsula Iguarán (Susana Morales).
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • His fantasy turns into reality when the bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to play a private show at his home on Wallis Island.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of lovers
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  • Of course, there’s always a risk that inflation flares up again, or that inflation doesn’t quite hit the FOMC’s 2% target.
    Simon Moore, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
  • The flattering design includes an A-line skirt that flares at the bottom.
    Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of flares
Noun
  • Experience a full English tea service with unlimited samplings of loose leaf tea, handmade tea sandwiches, nut-free scones and sweets, served on vintage dinnerware.
    Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Half the fun of making these little sweets is unwrapping the mini chocolates.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of sweets
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