as in candle
a device that provides light and that usually has a glass covering and can be carried by a handle
carried a lantern to the barn
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Recent Examples of lantern
What causes carbon monoxide? Carbon monoxide is produced any time a fossil fuel is burned, meaning accidental poisoning can occur when home appliances and systems like furnaces, kerosene heaters, stoves, lanterns and generators produce fumes that people breathe in.
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Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2025
Later this spring, Stewart will launch a new collection in textiles and decor featuring bedding, lights, lanterns, wreaths and other outdoor living pieces.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
From glowing red lanterns and mesmerizing dragon dances to the delicious symbolic dishes shared at family tables, every detail speaks to its rich cultural roots.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Hundreds of people were there, bundled up in thick coats and winter hats and cradling red glass lanterns in their palms.
—Michael Holtz, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2025
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Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2025
Later this spring, Stewart will launch a new collection in textiles and decor featuring bedding, lights, lanterns, wreaths and other outdoor living pieces.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
From glowing red lanterns and mesmerizing dragon dances to the delicious symbolic dishes shared at family tables, every detail speaks to its rich cultural roots.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Hundreds of people were there, bundled up in thick coats and winter hats and cradling red glass lanterns in their palms.
—Michael Holtz, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lantern
Noun
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Traditional objects appear on the Seder table in addition to two candles that are lit to start the feast.—
Holly Rizzuto Palker,
Parents,
27 Mar. 2025
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Before long, the meteorologist asks the studio's production team to swap out the forecast on the green screen for a video of romantic candles flickering in the background.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Equipped with an emergency tent, tactical flashlight, camping lamps, and more, it’s designed for any situation.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Switch any cool-white bulbs for soft-white LEDs, add table lamps, sconces, and pendants for a visually interesting room.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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Loaded with 32 bottles of swoon-worthy, non-toxic, and low-odor colors; four top coat options (from the matte to the glittery); a nail lamp; and 14 different kinds of nail tools, the Beetles Gel Nail Polish Kit makes beautiful nails as accessible as ever.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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“Lantern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lantern. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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