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
Plants, lamps, carpeting, books, and furniture made of paper in many forms inhabit all planes of the space, but the artwork goes beyond mere trompe l’oeil illusions to suggest a third approach, a space between strict duplication of real life and static acknowledgement of the artifice at play.
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The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 14 Mar. 2025
The enduring glow of London's historic gas lights London's gas lamps, which have cast their glow on the city for more than 200 years, have been nearly extinguished by the prevalence of cleaner, more efficient and brighter light sources, like LEDs.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2025
Excavations found pottery from this period, lamps and several clay fingers left as offerings.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
Dealers are to disconnect the lamps free of charge and owner notification letters are to be sent March 24.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
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The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 14 Mar. 2025
The enduring glow of London's historic gas lights London's gas lamps, which have cast their glow on the city for more than 200 years, have been nearly extinguished by the prevalence of cleaner, more efficient and brighter light sources, like LEDs.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2025
Excavations found pottery from this period, lamps and several clay fingers left as offerings.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
Dealers are to disconnect the lamps free of charge and owner notification letters are to be sent March 24.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lamp
Noun
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State health agencies are preparing to lay off dozens of data scientists and epidemiologists in light of the cuts.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Set aside a few minutes to get reacquainted with this work, one of the best pieces of art to be found anywhere in New York, which can now be seen in a new light—literally, thanks to Selldorf’s careful work.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Anti-reflective coating is needed to guard against glare that is sometimes a problem with indoor lighting.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2025
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These capabilities are underpinned by spatial intelligence, a layer of adaptive environments that might adjust lighting or acoustics based on occupant behavior, while AR smart glasses offer instant navigation, cultural experiences, and safety alerts.—
Cathy Hackl,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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That payday included a $50 million bonus and average annual salary of $27 million, according to Spotrac. Sasaki, like Ohtani, left millions of dollars on the table by switching sides of the Pacific Ocean before blowing out 25 candles.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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In the clip, the 55-year-old blows out the candles on a three-tiered cake, decorated with pink cowboy hats, disco balls, and sparklers.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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The inspection — which looks over the vehicle’s headlights, signals, brakes, steering, windows and tires — must be completed by a licensed mechanic.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2025
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All award winners performed well in other crash tests, including the pedestrian front crash prevention evaluation, which gauges performance in both daytime and nighttime conditions, and in headlight evaluations.—
Tanya Mohn,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
19 Mar. 2025
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Keep a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of emergency.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Lamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lamp. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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