floodlighting

verb

Definition of floodlightingnext
present participle of floodlight
as in lighting

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  1. glowing
  2. igniting
  3. glaring
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  • Instead of a topper, there’s a glowing Cartier logo fastened in the middle.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Hosted at the iconic Temple House, the event featured glowing tunnels, vibrant projections, and a live mermaid in the rooftop pool.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of glowing
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  • In the culinary world, that spirit reveals itself in simple ingredients turning into delicious symphonies inclusive to this Eastern European land, igniting the nation’s residents, the Polish diaspora, and those keen to discover new, authentic tastes to unite over the Alexandra Foods dining table.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Beyond Somalia, this recognition is a slippery slope entailing a domino effect of separatist movements across the region igniting conflicts in pursuit of independence, leading to unimaginable chaos.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of igniting
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  • With Murphy and Joyner departing, both the backfield and the offensive line represented glaring holes that Riley probably would have to plug through the portal.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Quad’s treatment by this group is a glaring reminder of the limits of sisterhood.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of glaring
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floodlights

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