Synonyms for
Flash
Definition
Flash means to shine brightly and suddenly, or to move quickly.
Synonyms & similar words
tawdry
trice
trashy
fanfare
flashbulb
dash
brassy
flashy
gimcrack
swank
newsflash
scud
heartbeat
gaudy
tatty
flashgun
flare
cheap
twinkle
winkle
photoflash
ostentation
flaunt
wink
jiffy
shine
gleam
sparkle
glint
flicker
glimmer
flare
burst
dash
rush
bolt
dart
zip
whiz
zoom
streak
sprint
hurry
scamper
race
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- flash of inspiration
- flash in the pan
- flash flood
- flash drive
- flash sale
- flash photography
- quick flash
- sudden flash
Word family
Usage note
As a noun, 'flash' can refer to a sudden burst of light or an ostentatious display. As a verb, it means to shine brightly or to move very quickly.
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Example sentences
- The fireworks will flash in the sky.
- The car drove by in a flash.
- The camera flash was too bright.
- She saw a flash of lightning during the storm.
- The athlete was fast as a flash on the track.
Quotes
A picture is worth a thousand words, but a memory is priceless. The flash of a camera may fade, but the memory will still remain.
Life is short. Don't waste it trying to keep up with the world. Slow down. Take a breath. Relax. And enjoy the simple things in life that money can't buy. Like a beautiful sunset, or the flash of a firefly.
The true test of a champion is not whether he can triumph, but whether he can withstand adversity. And the flash of a camera.