Discovery sparked like lightning in storm.

Meaning: A new finding happened suddenly and surprisingly.

Choice of Words: Discovery is the act of finding something new. Sparked means to start or cause something to start. Like is used to compare two things. Lightning is a bright flash of light in the sky during a storm. Storm is a disturbance in the atmosphere with strong winds and rain or snow. This sentence compares the way discoveries can suddenly appear to the way lightning strikes during a storm.

Alternative Expressions

Discovery sparked like lightning in a storm.

Meaning: This means that a new idea or discovery came suddenly and with great force, like a lightning strike in a storm. It's like saying, The new idea came to me suddenly and powerfully.

Choice of Words: Discovery means finding something new or unknown. Sparked means to start or begin. Lightning is a bright flash of light in the sky during a storm. In means inside or within. A is used before a noun to indicate one of something. Storm is a strong wind with rain, thunder, and lightning. When you put them together, "Discovery sparked like lightning in a storm" means that a new idea or finding came suddenly and with great force.

Discovery burst forth like a bolt from the blue.

Meaning: This means that a new idea or discovery came suddenly and unexpectedly, like a bolt of lightning from a clear blue sky. It's like saying, The new idea came to me out of nowhere.

Choice of Words: Discovery means finding something new or unknown. Burst means to come out suddenly and with force. Forth means forward or outward. Like means similar to. A is used before a noun to indicate one of something. Bolt is a sudden flash of lightning. From means coming from a place or thing. The is used before a noun to indicate a specific one. Blue is the color of the sky on a clear day. When you put them together, "Discovery burst forth like a bolt from the blue" means that a new idea or finding came suddenly and unexpectedly.

Discovery emerged from the shadows like a hidden gem.

Meaning: This means that a new idea or discovery was found in an unexpected or hidden place, like a precious gem that was hidden in the shadows. It's like saying, The new idea came to me from a place I didn't expect.

Choice of Words: Discovery means finding something new or unknown. Emerged means to come out of something or to become visible. From means coming from a place or thing. The is used before a noun to indicate a specific one. Shadows are areas of darkness. Like means similar to. A is used before a noun to indicate one of something. Hidden means not easily seen or found. Gem is a precious stone. When you put them together, "Discovery emerged from the shadows like a hidden gem" means that a new idea or finding was found in an unexpected or hidden place.

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