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
Tune in as the sweet smell of an Eagles victory begins to waft through the air (or is that grease being smeared on the lamp posts down Broad Street?)
Either way, a win is imminent.
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Miguel Perez, NPR, 6 Feb. 2025
The larger of the building’s two floorplans comes with a second chair and a lamp.
—Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2025
The touch control at the top of the lamp is simple to use.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 5 Feb. 2025
But in the evening, with lamps and overhead lights turned on, the same white wall can appear warmer, almost with a yellow, creamy tint.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025
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Miguel Perez, NPR, 6 Feb. 2025
The larger of the building’s two floorplans comes with a second chair and a lamp.
—Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2025
The touch control at the top of the lamp is simple to use.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 5 Feb. 2025
But in the evening, with lamps and overhead lights turned on, the same white wall can appear warmer, almost with a yellow, creamy tint.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lamp
Noun
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Regardless, a dark environment away from bright city lights makes for the best spectating.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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As dawn breaks, the golden light filters through the cracks in the rock, and the ancient rock art becomes visible.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Nests in dryer vents and chimneys, or near electrical equipment or outdoor lighting, increase the risk of fire. Noise.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2025
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The lighting illumines each river in brilliantly bright backdrop colors.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The best-selling candles, which can burn for up to 150 hours, according to the brand, are all down to $15 today.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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By that logic, try lighting a candle after spritzing the mist to layer home scents.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Ola Electric The pictures show the yellow-and-black motorcycle sporting alloy wheels (likely indicating there will be tubeless tires) and a tiny LED headlight on either side of daytime running lights.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Feb. 2025
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What To Know An officer with the Maitland Police Department observed a vehicle's headlights facing south on railroad tracks.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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The button is customizable in the settings app, allowing users to use features like the camera or flashlight.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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At its core, the piece is rather simple: an unadorned gallery is left in darkness, and visitors are given small blue flashlights to navigate the space.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Lamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lamp. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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