flare
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3.7
- noun
- /flɛr/
- Streaks of purple and pink, flares of soft red began twisting around it.
- a solar flare
- a giant flare
- a powerful flare
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Examples
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Solar physicists expect a flare's initial impulse to show up as gamma rays.
Academic text (2003) -
The weather center has now issued a statement... ...that it may have been some kind of very intense solar flare.
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The light from the flare fades on them, and they stand in the dark.
Fiction book (1996) -
The hot coals touched off a flare of dried leaves on one branch of wood.
Fiction book (1991) -
When the emergency signal was sent, a bright flare lit up the night sky, guiding the rescue team to the stranded hikers.
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The fisherman used a red flare to signal that he was in distress after his boat capsized.
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During the concert, a series of colorful flares illuminated the stage, creating a stunning visual display.
Synonyms
216
1.7
A sudden, brief burst of bright light, for example from a camera
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5.7
A sudden strong flash of flames or energy that happens quickly
1
9.9
A sudden bright flash of light or a quick, sharp display of wit
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
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6.5
A sudden burst of strong energy from the sun that can disrupt radio and satellite signals
- Specialized
1
9.7
A small red star that suddenly becomes much brighter for a few minutes because of explosions on its surface
- Jargon
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7.0
A short forward pass to a player running toward the sideline in American football
- Specialized
A line of lights showing the edge of a runway to guide pilots at night or in fog
How Bright
Surface Forms
Etymology
Flare comes from an old word for 'flame' or 'to burn', just like the common word flame, so it brings to mind a quick, bright fire. That's why a flare can mean a sudden burst of light or flame.