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
No detail is too small for an excavation this wonky, not even design department head Leo Yoshimura pointing out that a certain lamp is slightly crooked.
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Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
The portrait of Morris’s grandmother hangs above a lamp.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 14 Jan. 2025
Because of gyroscopic technology, a user can, for example, turn a lamp on and off by clenching their teeth, or adjust the TV volume by tilting their head.
—Emily Matchar, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
Mi-Mo resembles a lamp affixed to a stool and is, in fact, a walking, waving robot.
—Chandra Steele, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
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Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
The portrait of Morris’s grandmother hangs above a lamp.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 14 Jan. 2025
Because of gyroscopic technology, a user can, for example, turn a lamp on and off by clenching their teeth, or adjust the TV volume by tilting their head.
—Emily Matchar, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
Mi-Mo resembles a lamp affixed to a stool and is, in fact, a walking, waving robot.
—Chandra Steele, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lamp
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The Oscars have announced updates to its timeline, extending the nomination voting period and rescheduling key events in light of the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
13 Jan. 2025
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There, light from the setting sun shoots into the nearly 900ft-long tunnel every winter solstice, and projects an image of the sun on to an 8-foot-wide, white marble disc.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
13 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
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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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The 17-inch hoops at each end, bar-end mirrors, and a new headlight all contribute to that feisty sporty appearance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Jan. 2025
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Standard exterior highlights include 17-inch alloy wheels, active grille shutters, automatic bi-LED headlights and LED daytime running lights, heated and powered mirrors, and rain-sensing variable-intermittent windshield wipers.—
Doug Newcomb,
PCMAG,
16 Jan. 2025
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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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“Lamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lamp. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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