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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
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That's likely a result of people using candles for lighting or gas stoves to generate heat.Maria Godoy, NPR, 11 Jan. 2025
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The combination of adjustable lighting and soothing sound options aids in transitioning to bedtime, creating a tranquil environment that helps families unwind after a busy day.Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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Amid the challenging conditions, residents are encouraged to delay unnecessary travel, with the NWS urging extreme caution for those needing to travel, advising motorists to keep emergency supplies such as flashlights, food and water in their vehicles.Martha McHardy, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Woman Who Disappeared in 1972 Found ‘Safe and Well’ Thanks to Grainy Photo, Police Say The sheriff’s office advised people to have basic emergency supplies in their cars in case of an accident or car trouble during winter weather, such as water, a blanket, food and a flashlight.David Chiu, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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On the other hand, trying to just chill in the middle of the pack for three years while the candle burns out on a superstar career is a tough existence.John Hollinger, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Engage in activities that bring you a sense of comfort, like taking hot to cold showers, lighting candles, or bingeing a good television show.Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Additional wedding decorations including lanterns, drums and gold banners, were hung up to jazz the place up.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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This tri-power lantern can help parents show the great outdoors to their kids in a whole new light.Robin Raven, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Before driving, remove any snow on your vehicle’s windows, headlights, brake lights and signals.Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 4 Jan. 2025
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The upbeat messages included a video of him driving the Cybertruck and another one of its dancing headlights; the vehicle can sync up its lighting and music.Tara Copp, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
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The episode cast a spotlight on the room for overreach in relatively obscure parts of the government, in this instance an agency in the Department of Homeland Security called the Office of Intelligence and Analysis.Eileen Sullivan, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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This bracket size has given those with the talent and ability to win it all an opportunity to sort it out on the field, while providing a shot and a spotlight to just enough more schools that deserve it.Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Ring Floodlight Camera Wired Plus Beef up your home's exterior security with the Ring floodlight.Kayla Kitts, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
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There’s a longing to flick on the floodlights at shuttered schools, though their kids are well into adulthood and the small children who once horse-played along their streets have faded into a distant past.Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 27 Nov. 2024
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The first New Year's Eve ball – made of iron and wood and decorated with 25-watt light bulbs – made its premiere descent in 1907.Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 31 Dec. 2024
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In 1955, it was upgraded to a 150-pound aluminum ball with 180 light bulbs.Rachel Treisman, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Flashbulb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashbulb. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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