as in lighting
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
as in to light
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples 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 floodlight
Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 28 Aug. 2024
On the Chinese side, modern buildings feature glass atriums, armored vehicles glide along paved roads and floodlights blaze in the night sky.
—New York Times, 11 Oct. 2024
Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 26 July 2024
An intense 6000-lumen bulb and a wide-angle beam (320 degrees) make the Sansi floodlight the best outdoor lighting option for large yards, garages, staircases, and more.
—Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for floodlight 
Noun
Real Madrid visited for its first game under floodlights.
—Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 28 Aug. 2024
On the Chinese side, modern buildings feature glass atriums, armored vehicles glide along paved roads and floodlights blaze in the night sky.
—New York Times, 11 Oct. 2024
Verb
That year, the top 30 floors of the Empire State Building were floodlighted for the first time, to mark the opening of the New York World’s Fair in Queens.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 26 July 2024
An intense 6000-lumen bulb and a wide-angle beam (320 degrees) make the Sansi floodlight the best outdoor lighting option for large yards, garages, staircases, and more.
—Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for floodlight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for floodlight
Noun
-
Early on while our eyes are still adjusting to the style, the dim bluish lighting and the hectic way people run around grabbing maps and slamming rotary phones almost feel like a send-up of a CIA spy flick.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
-
As cameras and other film equipment can well exceed the usual baggage weight limits, United for Business’s entertainment solutions offer flat fees for film, cameras, lighting, and sound equipment on all flights marketed and operated by United.IndieWire Staff, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Burning wood and lighting fireworks can raise smoke concentrations.Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
-
The celebration includes lighting a candle each day of Hanukkah using a menorah.Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Kit: Keep a basic winter survival kit in your vehicle, including a flashlight, batteries, blanket, snacks, water, gloves, boots, and a first-aid kit.Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Dec. 2024
-
Drivers are encouraged to only travel when necessary and to keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in their vehicles in case of an emergency.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
However, for Chiquis, the sheen of these triumphs glows within a transformative darkness.Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
-
Buildings are draped with Olympic athletic figures, and the Olympic rings glow on the mountainside above the city, Feb. 16, 2002.Chris DiLella, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
The nearby kitchen, fitted with chef-grade appliances, emerald-green laminate cabinets and a rustic butcher block island set below two Moroccan lanterns, is open to a relaxed dining area that spills out to the backyard through more sliding glass doors.Mark David, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
-
Indoor Decorative Metal Candle Holder Lantern Curate a peaceful ambiance with this decorative metal candle lantern.Ali Faccenda, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Gaston Lachaise’s stone carvings still beacon grandly from Sixth Avenue, Lee Lawrie’s Wisdom still watches over the plaza, and Atlas still carries the world on his back.Zach Schiffman, Curbed, 15 Oct. 2024
-
In its early years, it was located smack in the middle of the grounds, a beaconing festival-goers with beats, cirque performances and the all-important misters.Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2024
Noun
-
Once the handbrake is off, the headlights are too bright for India.Tim Ellis, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
-
Air vents and spoilers paid homage to the 250 GTO of years before, while the wide body fender flares and quad daytime running lights mounted below the flip-up headlights.Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
During our conversation, Mackie was beaming with pride for his longtime friend.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
-
The Emilia Pérez star didn’t add a caption to her upload, but her joy beamed through the single photo.Angel Saunders, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near floodlight
Cite this Entry
“Floodlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floodlight. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share