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Recent Examples of gaslight
Davis captures the exterior scenes (shot on Inishmore, in the Aran Islands) in somber natural light, with candles and gaslight for the interiors, as befits an area where electricity would not have arrived until the 1970s.
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Sep. 2022
So Dickens says, on this day when the sun seems to have died, and the haggard glow of gaslight can barely brighten the mist.
—Michael Gorra, The New York Review of Books, 6 Apr. 2022
In discussing these books, Wolff explores the profound impact of gaslight and the development of projection technologies on opera.
—Larry Wolff, The New York Review of Books, 22 July 2021
The series includes Sloan’s famous etching of a woman kneeling in her nightgown while turning down a gaslight before joining her lover amid the rumpled sheets of their bed.
—Steven Litt, cleveland, 29 Aug. 2021
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Sep. 2022
So Dickens says, on this day when the sun seems to have died, and the haggard glow of gaslight can barely brighten the mist.
—Michael Gorra, The New York Review of Books, 6 Apr. 2022
In discussing these books, Wolff explores the profound impact of gaslight and the development of projection technologies on opera.
—Larry Wolff, The New York Review of Books, 22 July 2021
The series includes Sloan’s famous etching of a woman kneeling in her nightgown while turning down a gaslight before joining her lover amid the rumpled sheets of their bed.
—Steven Litt, cleveland, 29 Aug. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gaslight
Noun
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Ventura plans concerts for her students in the community at nursing homes, hospitals, and holiday tree lightings.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Analog segment offers power products to manage power requirements across various voltage levels, including battery-management solutions, DC/DC switching regulators, AC/DC and isolated controllers and converters, power switches, linear regulators, voltage references, and lighting products.—
Adam Sarhan,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Just a maze of wooden boardwalks connecting a smattering of cozy tents lit by lanterns and decorated with sheepskin rugs, leather steamer trunks, and plaid throw blankets.—
Leslie Jamison,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Jan. 2025
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The rail buff may focus on dining car china, lanterns, switch locks and keys, calendars, timetables or any other artifacts utilized by the railroads.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2025
Noun
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By 2024, all 1,641 streetlights in Gower had been retrofitted with dark sky-compliant LED lanterns.—
Valerie Stimac,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Some existing streetlights need to be upgraded from 110- to 220-volt power, but that’s still a relatively quick fix.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
16 Dec. 2024
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On the other hand, trying to just chill in the middle of the pack for three years while the candle burns out on a superstar career is a tough existence.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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The collection spans categories like body care — Bath & Body Works’ holy grail — home decor, candles, and beyond, with prices starting at $1.95.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
13 Jan. 2025
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No matter the time of day, the brass and leather chandelier from 1stDibs and the Roweam table lamp radiate a warm, golden glow.—
Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar,
Architectural Digest,
22 Jan. 2025
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With its pristine marble floors, ornate chandeliers and intricate brass accents, the lobby captures the essence of the French Quarter.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Two keepers operated the lighthouse until it was automated in 1931.—
Mark Gauert,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Jan. 2025
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Climate change threatens Africa's Swahili Coast and 66 historic lighthouses on the coast of Maine.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Pack a ‘go bag’ with several days supply of food and water, along with flashlights, batteries, phone charges, first aid kits, medications, medical devises, important personal documents and supplies for pets.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Basic supplies: Water, non-perishable food, a flashlight, batteries, and a first-aid kit.—
Carolyn Rosenblatt,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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The new Haunted Mansion bride with a beating red heart and flowing gown appears to levitate in front of a shattered window while holding a three-pronged candelabra.—
Brady MacDonald,
Orange County Register,
18 Jan. 2025
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Atop the piano: a candelabra that was made by Ms. Rasche’s brother.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Gaslight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaslight. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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