as in light
something that provides illumination
I didn't realize it had gotten so dark in the room until my wife came in and turned on the lamp, momentarily blinding me
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Recent Examples of lamp
He's heated up at the perfect time, lighting the lamp four times in his last five games.
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Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Whaling expeditions killed whales and brought back to port valuable animal products like oil, used for lamps and other items, and whalebone, used for products ranging from corsets to combs.
—Austin Choi-Fitzpatrick, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
Where to stay: The Château des Ducs de Joyeuse is a walled, late 16th-century castle; its 34 rooms have wooden shutters, stone walls, and medieval-style lamps.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025
Inside the well, archaeologists found a lamp decorated with a menorah and palm branch, a distinctly Jewish artifact dating between the fifth and sixth century, officials said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
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Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Whaling expeditions killed whales and brought back to port valuable animal products like oil, used for lamps and other items, and whalebone, used for products ranging from corsets to combs.
—Austin Choi-Fitzpatrick, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
Where to stay: The Château des Ducs de Joyeuse is a walled, late 16th-century castle; its 34 rooms have wooden shutters, stone walls, and medieval-style lamps.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025
Inside the well, archaeologists found a lamp decorated with a menorah and palm branch, a distinctly Jewish artifact dating between the fifth and sixth century, officials said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lamp
Noun
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Red Bull responded by putting a pit crew member in front of the car holding another set of lights ahead of Verstappen’s second stop.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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And with that, the lights went down.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The visitor’s center also has newly installed low-flow plumbing fixtures, energy-efficient windows, and LED lighting.—
Mariette Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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Raw images also show a vignette from f/1.2-2, which makes corners appear to be darker than the center in scenes with even lighting.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This can be particularly functional outdoors, where wind can quickly blow out your flame (just be sure to use a cloche that is specifically suited for use with a lit candle).—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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Often these puzzling areas create room for vignettes, an expressive grouping — of candles, plants or photos in a nook intended for deep conversations.—
Kathryn Streeter,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Ensure your vehicle is visible to others by using low-beam headlights, which also activate your taillights.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2025
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On March 14’s opening day, season ticket holders, their headlights cutting through the pre-dawn darkness, lined up hours before the park’s opening.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The flashlight extends from 7 to 22 inches and has a pocket clip and an anti-slip surface design.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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In a video posted on social media, Lahbib listed items important to have to survive 72 hours in a crisis, from food and water to a flashlight, power bank, radio, cash and medication.—
Lili Bayer,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Lamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lamp. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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