Words similar to lightning

Example sentences for: lightning

How can you use “lightning” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

However, legend says that, just as the executioner raised his sword, a lightning bolt struck and broke it in two.
The inability of an individual to master “simple” language tasks that come naturally to many of us, like reading and writing, yet to be able to perform complex mathematical feats at lightning speed is still more of a curiosity than predictable from a CAT-scan or other analysis, intellectual, psychological, or physiological.
In 1889 the masterpiece was struck by lightning and burned almost to the ground.
Marks on the ground in the porch area suggest that this building was once struck by lightning.
just so I could "personalize" it with one of those translucent antennas with the lightning bolt inside.