Synonyms

news flash

American

[nooz flash, nyooz] / ˈnuz ˌflæʃ, ˈnyuz /

noun

Journalism.

a brief dispatch sent by a wire service, usually transmitting preliminary news of an important story or development.

Etymology

Origin of news flash

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

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To the millions who greedily gobbled up scuttlebutt about her legendary meanness over the years, this is far from a news flash.

From Salon • Oct. 30, 2024

At some point — news flash — the sixth-year senior will serve up an interception.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 31, 2023

Here’s a news flash: These supposedly binding offers do not, in fact, oblige you to attend.

From New York Times • Dec. 18, 2021

“I’d like your opinion. I can’t see this game situation allowing for that news flash, can you?”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2020

“I know this isn’t a news flash, but I’m hurt,” Cas had said, backing up against a...She had no idea what it was she was leaning against.

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau

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