gaslight

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Recent Examples of gaslight At night, when the semaphore arms weren’t visible, red and green gaslights signaled stop and go. Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024 Deep shadows and low gaslights create a mysterious atmosphere which, alongside the characters’ black trench coats and low-brimmed hats, turn this historical piece into a thrilling neo-noir. Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 16 Sep. 2024 Buildings, trees, gaslights, fences and church steeples were covered by snow. Frederick N. Rasmussen, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2024 But these images are also stagy and contrived, as if his birds are players on a stage, dramatically illuminated in the glow of gaslight. Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 29 Apr. 2023 See All Example Sentences for gaslight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gaslight
Noun
  • Meanwhile, Cha See’s lighting design bathes the set in the warm golden hue of the past and costume designer Qween Jean and hair and wig designer Nikiya Mathis team up to bring the ‘70s back in full living color with bold prints, bouffants, and miniskirts.
    Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
  • The lighting system complements the simple and intimate interior concept of the studio, which features essential furniture in wood and is dominated by neutral shades.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Thomas hid wires from the hanging lanterns by opening up the suspension rope and feeding the electrical line through it, then closing the rope again.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Family and friends honor Sessions’ by gathering on a beach to light lanterns on the anniversary of his death.
    Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Using demand and equity analyses, researchers selected 23 streetlights and installed EV charging stations.
    Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2025
  • So the streetlight’s gray bells peal in their relentless sooty glow.
    Courtney Kampa, The Atlantic, 5 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Perfect for the living room, kitchen, or entryway, the herbal candle’s scent is bright without being overbearing and comes in a neutral grey jar that looks sleek on display.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
  • The Duchess of Sussex panned the camera past a candle from As ever's holiday product drop (one of the two candles was inspired by her royal wedding to Prince Harry), giggled and showed her two rescue dogs.
    Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The rustic chandelier in the retail store is made of vines.
    Lauren Green, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
  • The five-star hotel recently completed a massive renovation, bringing an even more regal feel to the lobby and other common areas, including a spectacular crystal chandelier that depicts a castle.
    Megan duBois, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on the shores of Lake Michigan features miles of sand beach, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna, towering bluffs, an island lighthouse, coastal villages, picturesque farmsteads and more.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 24 Oct. 2025
  • To survive, universities must reclaim their calling as moral and intellectual lighthouses, standing firm against intimidation, complacency and fear.
    MSNBC Newsweek, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Adding reflective tape to costumes or bags, wearing bright colors and carrying a flashlight or glow stick can help drivers see trick-or-treaters.
    Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
  • The fun continues at night with a pumpkin express light show, bring-your-own-flashlight corn maze, bonfires on Saturday night only and firework shows.
    Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In February, a man jumped onto the altar and brought down six candelabras, the Catholic News Agency reported.
    Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Candleholders and candelabras instantly create ambient lighting that will warm up your home during the dark evenings.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025

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“Gaslight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaslight. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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