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
Neighborhood Energy Saver: Incentives have increased for this program that offers walk through energy assessments to help customers learn how their homes use energy, and access to energy-saving products, such as energy efficient light bulbs and smart power strips.
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 18 Feb. 2025
Might light bulbs be the rare topic on which New Yorkers and Trump agree?
—Diego Lasarte, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
Changing light bulbs is a common household chore, especially for rooms where lights are flipped on and off frequently.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025
The president also reversed Biden’s plan to phase out plastic straws in favor of paper ones in the federal government and told Zeldin to roll back efficiency standards on household goods and appliances such as light bulbs, shower heads, and dishwashers.
—Varad Mehta, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 18 Feb. 2025
Might light bulbs be the rare topic on which New Yorkers and Trump agree?
—Diego Lasarte, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
Changing light bulbs is a common household chore, especially for rooms where lights are flipped on and off frequently.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025
The president also reversed Biden’s plan to phase out plastic straws in favor of paper ones in the federal government and told Zeldin to roll back efficiency standards on household goods and appliances such as light bulbs, shower heads, and dishwashers.
—Varad Mehta, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for light bulb
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This can be particularly functional outdoors, where wind can quickly blow out your flame (just be sure to use a cloche that is specifically suited for use with a lit candle).—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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The proud dad could be seen sitting next to his daughter Carmen, 11, and in front of a birthday cake with candles, chiming in as his brood serenaded him.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
7 Apr. 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,
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
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Shop our top nine outlet picks, including a lamp, linen quilt, sleeper sofa, and more, with savings up to 70 percent off.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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On Upolu, the nation’s most populous island frequented by tourists for its white sand beaches, some have reverted to using kerosene lamps at night and are struggling to keep their food frozen – as rolling power outages leave them without electricity for hours each day.—
Todd Symons,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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The primary bathroom contains a double vanity with ample space, marbled black tile, a fluted bathtub, a large shower and a chandelier.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The space is anchored by cascading fountains, custom Italian marble finishes, and a chandelier of musical instruments suspended dramatically from the ceiling.—
Chelsea Frank,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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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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Household hazardous waste collection: Volusia County’s Solid Waste Division will collect materials such as old paint, solvents, automobile and household batteries, pool chemicals, pesticides, motor oil, gasoline, other household chemicals, and up to 10 fluorescent lamps.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2025
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This fuzzy star is the Orion Nebula, a vast cloud of hydrogen gas lit up like a fluorescent lamp by young stars gravitationally born inside it.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
2 Feb. 2025
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Outdoor space: The owners spent more than $348,000 on outdoor lighting and landscaping, planting Norway Spruce and White Pine trees.—
Michael Kaminer,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Save on patio furniture sets, outdoor lighting, rugs, and more must-haves this month.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Also, short detection parameters were not updated from the previous model's incandescent lamps.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
10 Mar. 2025
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Carve out a few hours to visit nearby Bellingham to tour the SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention, which displays one of only three remaining incandescent lamps created by Thomas Edison.—
Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News,
Fox News,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Light bulb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/light%20bulb. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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