5
illuminate(verb, flash, burn, shine, glow)
5
instant(noun, time, big)
5
jiff(noun, time, informal, big, flash)
5
jiffy(noun, time, informal, big)
5
luminousness(noun, light, energy, luminosity, radiance)
5
minute(noun, time, big)
5
radiate(verb, flash, burn, shine, glow)
4
bat(noun, verb, open, see, flash)
4
dance(verb, flash, shine, waver, sparkle)
4
fire(noun, light, energy, luminosity, radiance)
4
flame(noun, verb, light, color, burn)
4
flickering(noun, adjective)
4
fulguration
4
light up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, shine, sparkle)
4
lighting(noun, light, energy, luminosity, radiance)
4
nictate(noun, verb, open, see, flash)
4
shake(noun, pass, moment, point, flash)
4
winkle
3
aurora(noun, light, energy, luminosity, radiance)
3
blinking(noun, gleam, glimmer, glitter)
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