Synonyms

fireworks

British

/ ˈfaɪəˌwɜːks /

plural noun

a show in which large numbers of fireworks are let off simultaneously
informal an exciting or spectacular exhibition, as of musical virtuosity or wit
informal a burst of temper

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Example Sentences

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Loud and sustained whistles, cheers were heard and fireworks could be seen being launched on videos shared on social media that were verified by AFP.

From Barron's

Then a curtain fell, fireworks exploded, a band appeared and Sombr got back up on his podium to finish the set.

From BBC

His paintings of erupting fountains, spurting fireworks and splashing bathers make you feel a cool summer breeze in the middle of a packed fair space.

From The Wall Street Journal

As Police Squad’s Frank Drebbin said, while standing in front of an exploding fireworks factory: “Nothing to see here, folks. Please disperse.”

From MarketWatch

As they flew toward their target, Parks and Blea were followed by an undulating stream of flashes they said looked like fireworks.

From The Wall Street Journal

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