flash
noun
a brief, sudden burst of bright light.
Example Sentences
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He showed flashes of brilliance, but is coming off a season in which he played only five games because of a shoulder injury.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
Tightly curated presentations at the major New York art fair offered flashes of creativity amid an overall selection that was underwhelming.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
Two categories stood out as particularly deserving of further investigation: reproductive symptoms, including changes in menstrual cycles, and problems involving body temperature, such as chills and hot flashes.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026
A maiden season in F1 last year followed in which Antonelli showed flashes of promise but little that indicated what has happened this year would follow.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
She flashes her gold-capped teeth in a smile.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
