as in candle
a glass bulb or tube that produces light when it is supplied with electricity
change a light bulb that has burned out
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Recent Examples of light bulb
The company started out as a light bulb maker in 1891, but has reinvented itself in the 21st century as a health tech company.
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Byphil Wahba, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
Use light bulbs outdoors that are warmer and less harsh.
—Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Sep. 2024
What’s going on in the middle of a storm that’s been around since before light bulbs, cars, and airplanes?
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
But then a light bulb went off at Gillette Stadium: The locker room was going to be open to the media Thursday morning, meaning the beat writers would be talking with dozens of chatty twentysomethings who grew up on social media.
—Steve Buckley, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024
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Byphil Wahba, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
Use light bulbs outdoors that are warmer and less harsh.
—Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Sep. 2024
What’s going on in the middle of a storm that’s been around since before light bulbs, cars, and airplanes?
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
But then a light bulb went off at Gillette Stadium: The locker room was going to be open to the media Thursday morning, meaning the beat writers would be talking with dozens of chatty twentysomethings who grew up on social media.
—Steve Buckley, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for light bulb
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What about snagging a holiday-scented candle for that hard-to-shop-for person on your list?Maggie Horton, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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What deals are offered at Candle Day? On Candle Day, all three-wick candles—including iconic scents like Winter Candy Apple (celebrating its 25th anniversary) and Fresh Balsam—will be available for just $9.95 each, a significant discount from their regular price of $26.95 to $29.95.Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
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This kit has it all, including a folding pocket knife, emergency blanket, three-setting tactical flashlight, glow-in-the-dark compass, camp fire starter, wire saw, and six-in-one survival bracelet.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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Geppetto completes his final visual inspection by flashlight and at 0615 and mounts the boarding stairs with parachute and helmet in hand.J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
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The Tiffany-style lamp was a gift from a former neighbor and friend.Sarah Medford, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
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This lamp from my collection is perfect for al fresco gatherings, chic home offices, bedside tables or just on the go.Kelly Wearstler, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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Step into the vestibule and you are greeted with polished marble floors and a series of show-stopping, contemporary chandeliers, setting the scene for what is to come.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The space will include vintage chandeliers, mosaic tilework and leather banquettes.Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
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The cozy living room is the perfect size for a sectional sofa, an accent chair or two, and a dramatic arc lamp to tie it all together.Miles Walls, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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Farnsworth’s system involved placing a simple image, such as a straight line, between a carbon arc lamp and an image dissector, which displayed a clear image on a receiver in another room.The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 6 Sep. 2024
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Pin-base compact fluorescent lamps or linear fluorescent lamps will be prohibited the following year.Greg Bishop | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Aug. 2024
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Krypton is useful, however, and is often employed in fluorescent lamps.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 29 June 2010
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Early on while our eyes are still adjusting to the style, the dim bluish lighting and the hectic way people run around grabbing maps and slamming rotary phones almost feel like a send-up of a CIA spy flick.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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As cameras and other film equipment can well exceed the usual baggage weight limits, United for Business’s entertainment solutions offer flat fees for film, cameras, lighting, and sound equipment on all flights marketed and operated by United.IndieWire Staff, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2024
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In 1880, Thomas Edison received a historic patent embodying the principles of his incandescent lamp.Steve LeBlanc, Fortune, 8 July 2023
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In 1880, Thomas Edison received a patent for his electric incandescent lamp.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2024
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“Light bulb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/light%20bulb. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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