1
as in flurry
a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity
a flare in gift card sales around graduation time
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2
as in burst
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
ended the quarrel with a stunning flare of swearwords
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3
as in glow
the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible
in the darkness the flare of a single match might be seen by enemy troops
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as in to glow
to shine with a bright harsh light
floodlights flaring into the forbidding empty spaces surrounding the prison
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Recent Examples of flare
Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 May 2025
The report found that 17 percent of teens like cargo jeans and 16 percent like flare jeans.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 May 2025
Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 12 May 2025
Tensions still flare in their relationship, however, not to mention the conflicts with their respective in-laws, including Jim's mom, Mary (Zoe Perry), and Mandy's mom, Audrey (Rachel Bay Jones).
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 16 May 2025
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Noun
The recent flares came from a pair of sunspots, including a new one that emerged earlier this week.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 May 2025
The report found that 17 percent of teens like cargo jeans and 16 percent like flare jeans.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 May 2025
Verb
A lot of unease stems from fears about inflation flaring up again after seeming to cool and stabilize early in the year.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 12 May 2025
Tensions still flare in their relationship, however, not to mention the conflicts with their respective in-laws, including Jim's mom, Mary (Zoe Perry), and Mandy's mom, Audrey (Rachel Bay Jones).
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flare
Noun
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On May 25, Mercury will zip into the curious and chatty sign of Gemini, bringing a flurry of messages and insight Comments Hang tight, because Mercury in Gemini is about to turn up the volume on all the chatter!—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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After falling behind 2-0 in the series on the road, and looking vastly overmatched in the process, the Timberwolves returned home and finally punched back, putting together a flurry that staggered the Thunder for the first time in the series.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
25 May 2025
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Short bursts of revenue can flatter results but may not create lasting value, so make decisions with a long horizon in mind.—
Ayo Adepoju,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The successful challenge appeared to give Florida a burst of energy, but the Panthers could not convert on any of their chances in the shutout loss.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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Shot in Galicia, a landscape of rocky coasts and salty-blue air, this loosely biographical third feature from Catalan filmmaker Carla Simón, part of the Cannes competition slate, has a wistful, earthy glow.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
23 May 2025
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Brick walls and exposed piping contrast with wooden furniture, white couches and floor cushions and the warm glow of Noguchi lampshades.—
Lina Abascal,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
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The pair, who met as college undergrads, both burned with idealism and recognized their privilege could be leveraged for a game-changing idea.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
13 Sep. 2023
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The Ellen MacArthur Foundation promotes circular fashion and says that, in the United States, an amount of clothing equal to a garbage truck is ferried to landfills or burned every second.—
Neeti Mehra,
Treehugger,
13 Sep. 2023
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Damon Valdez singled in the fourth run of the inning and singled in a run in the Griffins’ four-run outburst in the sixth.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
20 May 2025
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William followed up a Day 1 bagel with a 24-point outburst in Day 2, while Bates shot 1 of 6 on the first day but scored 19 points on eight shots on the second day.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Fire investigators determined the fire and explosion were intentionally set.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 May 2025
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An explosion of heated coverage followed the initial report, much of it seemingly reliant on police leaks or pure speculation for sourcing.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
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The Indy native has seen the city thrive under the glare of two NBA All-Star Games, the CFP national championship game, and dozens of other national and international championships.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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It is formulated with LED lights with glare control and low optical flicker for eye care.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2025
Verb
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As a result, when the signal finally came, the flaming mail coach proved a fizzle rather than a rocket.—
Joseph Patrick Kelly,
The Conversation,
20 May 2025
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There are giant explosions, brutal plane crashes in the jungle, shoot-outs in the desert, secret assassins, fist fights, flaming arrows, hand grenades, gruesome injuries and bullets which need extracting, and a more frenetic pace.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
18 May 2025
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“Flare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flare. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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