flash

/flˈæʃ/

/ˈfɫæʃ/

[verb] [noun] [adjective]

to flash

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously

synonyms : flaunt

ostentate

show off

swank

gleam or glow intermittently

synonyms : blink

twinkle

wink

winkle

appear briefly

make known or cause to appear with great speed

run or move very quickly or hastily

synonyms : dart

expose or show briefly

to shine brightly but temporary

protect by covering with a thin sheet of metal

Flash

[NOUN]

a sudden intense burst of radiant energy

a momentary brightness

a sudden, clear understanding or insight, often accompanied by a feeling of enlightenment

a short vivid experience

synonyms : flashing

a device that produces a sudden burst of bright light to illuminate a scene and provide additional light for capturing an image

synonyms : flash bulb

a bright patch of color used for decoration or identification

a short news announcement concerning some on-going news story

synonyms : news bulletin

newsbreak

newsflash

a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate

synonyms : flare

a gaudy outward display

synonyms : fanfare

ostentation

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

synonyms : blink of an eye

flash

tastelessly showy

synonyms : brassy

Examples

1. The politician's campaign was the flash in the pan that taught them the importance of building a strong base of support over time.

2. He was drown with too much camera flashes and media attention.

3. The new tech startup seemed like a sure thing, but it turned out to be a flash in the pan.

4. The camera flash helped brighten the dark room.

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