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
Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2025
In the premiere, which included the first three episodes, series newcomer Josh Charles adds an ominous flare to all of his scenes as Wharton, with veiled threats and a penchant for saying much with very little.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Clare Sebastian, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025
Take the core pieces of prim school attire—a crisp button-down, pleated skirt, and overcoat—and give them fashion flare by reimagining the color palette with a pop of pink.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
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Noun
However, the flares can also be long-lasting.1 Rosacea usually flares up in response to triggers.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2025
In the premiere, which included the first three episodes, series newcomer Josh Charles adds an ominous flare to all of his scenes as Wharton, with veiled threats and a penchant for saying much with very little.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
The accords were never fully implemented and violence flared up periodically in the seven years that followed.
—Clare Sebastian, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025
Take the core pieces of prim school attire—a crisp button-down, pleated skirt, and overcoat—and give them fashion flare by reimagining the color palette with a pop of pink.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flare
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Grapevine has a flurry of talent including junior catcher Gianni Corral, an uncommitted recruit who was previously committed to Texas A&M. Outfielder Zachary Goldstein, also a junior, is a scrappy speedster with a knack for getting on base.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Apr. 2025
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All in all, that was a good response by the Razorbacks to the Aggies' early flurry of runs.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
18 Apr. 2025
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The Hubble Space Telescope's recent deep-dive into Andromeda has been able to track the disorder in M31 that the merger left in its wake: streams of stars cannibalized from the galaxy eaten by M31 and producing a burst of star formation.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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All the nervous energy that had built up at American Airlines Center was released in a burst of delirious joy.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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My skin feels noticeably softer, more hydrated, and has a natural glow that lasts all day.—
Tira Urquhart,
Essence,
15 Apr. 2025
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Newman’s Own is betting on something older—and maybe more powerful: the warm glow effect.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 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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In some cases, the person may exhibit sudden emotional outbursts or changes in temperament.—
Brigid Dwyer,
Verywell Health,
15 Apr. 2025
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The seven-goal outburst on Saturday vs. Washington gives the Jackets 254 goals.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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From Ediacaran Precursors To The Cambrian Explosion The discovery and classification of Dickinsonia have had profound implications for our understanding of the Cambrian explosion.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Authorities also said there was a vehicle on fire, which has since been put out, at the address of the house explosion.—
Kelly Murray,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
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The six-inch display is recessed into the bezels, which helps to reduce glare.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
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This can be especially apparent if clouds or haze are dimming the sun enough to reduce the glare.—
Jesse Emspak,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Comments Danny McBride, do not step on that flaming bag on your doorstep.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Afterward, the Chicago artist flamed Pusha T, Ty Dolla $ign, Travis Scott, and even the late Virgil Abloh — including pictures to accompany the rant.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Flare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flare. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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