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
For Drew [Daniels], who is my amazing cinematographer, to be able to be that fast and quickly tilt the camera to get that smashing lamp and then go back up to them?
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Christian Holub, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Typically made from amber glass to resemble a shell pattern, tortoiseshell lamps give off soft, warm-toned light.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024
The street lamps of the town below now came into view and the floodlit lots of its closed shops.
—Greg Jackson, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
Other details continue the embrace of color like the orange-and-white tiles in the kitchen, the wallpaper with a Roy Lichtenstein look in the children’s bathroom, and the lamps with warm gradients found in the principal bathroom.
—Marta Sader, Architectural Digest, 2 Nov. 2024
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Christian Holub, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Typically made from amber glass to resemble a shell pattern, tortoiseshell lamps give off soft, warm-toned light.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024
The street lamps of the town below now came into view and the floodlit lots of its closed shops.
—Greg Jackson, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
Other details continue the embrace of color like the orange-and-white tiles in the kitchen, the wallpaper with a Roy Lichtenstein look in the children’s bathroom, and the lamps with warm gradients found in the principal bathroom.
—Marta Sader, Architectural Digest, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lamp
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Shadow details are maintained while looking dark, and in one scene of a valley at dusk, the lights of houses twinkle brightly without showing any light bloom.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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The market rally may be indicative of investors seeing the light at the end of getting rid of the election overhang.Jeff Marks, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Diners will soon notice new lighting at the restaurants and new music as part of Adamolekun’s efforts to attract younger customers who might have grown up going to the chain but haven’t been back for some time.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Adequate lighting is also key to clearly seeing the tick.Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
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This could be a place of worship, a local botanical garden, a quiet hiking trail—or even a cozy spot at home with candles and comfortable seating.Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Collaborations featuring the late artist’s work are abundant and increasing in number, from candles to footwear.Andrea Bossi, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
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The front end has a sleeker hood and low-profile headlights for better aerodynamics.Brooke Crothers, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Even a passing car’s headlights can throw off your night vision, so be prepared to give your eyes time to adjust.Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
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In affected areas the NSW advises that if travel is necessary, travelers should keep an extra flashlight, food and water in their vehicle in case of emergency.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Coy used a flashlight to spot Hill in the garage and told him to come out and show himself, the officer testified.CBS News, CBS News, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Lamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lamp. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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