Lightning flashed, a brilliant streak across the sky.

Meaning: There was a very bright flash of light in the sky during the storm.

Choice of Words: "Lightning" is a bright flash of light in the sky during a storm. "Flashed" means to appear suddenly and brightly. "Brilliant" means very bright or shining. "Streak" is a thin line of light or color.

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• Lightning flashed like a brilliant sword across the sky.
• The lightning flashed, illuminating the dark sky like a brilliant sword.
• The lightning flashed like a brilliant sword in the sky.
• The lightning flashed across the sky.
• Lightning flashed across the sky.
• The lightning flashed brightly across the sky.
• The lightning flashed across the sky like a jagged scar.
• Lightning flashed across sky.
• The lightning flashed across the dark sky.
• Lightning flashed across the sky, illuminating the darkness.