as in candles
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 bulbs
Get a light cover to soften any overhead lights, or swap out your usual light bulbs for some that produce a warmer glow.
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Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
Philips Hue has used IFA 2025 to bombard smart home fans with new product lines, cheaper light bulbs, and upgrades to some of its aging products.
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
The restoration of these lanterns involved replacing the original light bulbs with LED lights for sustainability reasons.
—Isabelle Kliger, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Second, over the past 20 years, light bulbs called LEDs have replaced many older electric lights.
—Harold Wallace, Space.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Other decisions with overestimated impact, including washing clothes in cold water and switching to more efficient light bulbs, are relatively less important.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2025
Remember mom telling you not to stare at light bulbs?
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 4 Aug. 2025
Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
Philips Hue has used IFA 2025 to bombard smart home fans with new product lines, cheaper light bulbs, and upgrades to some of its aging products.
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
The restoration of these lanterns involved replacing the original light bulbs with LED lights for sustainability reasons.
—Isabelle Kliger, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Second, over the past 20 years, light bulbs called LEDs have replaced many older electric lights.
—Harold Wallace, Space.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Other decisions with overestimated impact, including washing clothes in cold water and switching to more efficient light bulbs, are relatively less important.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2025
Remember mom telling you not to stare at light bulbs?
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for light bulbs
Noun
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Every detail, from the arrangement of the tables to the glow of the lamps, is intentional, creating a flow that feels communal yet elegant.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Though some vintage lamps can have hazardous wiring, this can be fixed most of the time with professional rewiring before showing off your vintage find.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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The gleaming wood walls feature several large-scale paintings and massive gold, angular chandeliers that hang over the red-velvet and leather seating.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
AFAR Media,
15 Sep. 2025
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Its rooms and residences blend the building’s Art Deco aesthetic (terrazzo floors, crystal chandeliers) with modern comforts.—
Chris Schalkx,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Light bulbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/light%20bulbs. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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