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 light bulb has turned on for Crown Point senior Josh Miller.
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Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2024
Don’t put decorations near open flames or other heat sources, such as light bulbs and heaters.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
The company started out as a light bulb maker in 1891, but has reinvented itself in the 21st century as a health tech company.
—Byphil Wahba, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
Use light bulbs outdoors that are warmer and less harsh.
—Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Sep. 2024
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Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2024
Don’t put decorations near open flames or other heat sources, such as light bulbs and heaters.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
The company started out as a light bulb maker in 1891, but has reinvented itself in the 21st century as a health tech company.
—Byphil Wahba, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
Use light bulbs outdoors that are warmer and less harsh.
—Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for light bulb
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The options are endless, from hand soaps and creams to air diffusers, candles, and household cleaners.Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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Today, Flamingo Estate embodies Christiansen’s upbringing on an Australian farm and his vision for connecting people to the natural world through products like honey, heirloom tomatoes, olive oil, candles, and soap—all infused with elegance and purpose.Karin Eldor, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Kit: Keep a basic winter survival kit in your vehicle, including a flashlight, batteries, blanket, snacks, water, gloves, boots, and a first-aid kit.Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Dec. 2024
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Drivers are encouraged to only travel when necessary and to keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in their vehicles in case of an emergency.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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The lamp posts downtown were beautiful and Christmas lights were strung over the streets.James F. Hales Remembering Rogers, arkansasonline.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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But a group of five friends crowds around the leg lamp for a photo, as if the light was a celebrity.Annie Zaleski, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
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What's inside: The six-bed, seven-bath home comes with 14K gold and crystal chandeliers, a movie theater, and a custom shoe closet where Khaled used to keep his collection of over 500 sneakers.Brianna Crane, Axios, 21 Dec. 2024
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The reception moved outdoors where long tables were illuminated from above with custom chandeliers designed by FjellLab that nodded to the couple’s love of electronic music.Shelby Wax, Vogue, 19 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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The shirt may be a different color but that could just be the lighting.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Emily Peck The Best Smart Lighting Panels, LED Strips, and Ambient Lamps Add some color to your life, find accent lighting to match your mood, and transform the feel of your home with these decorative connected devices.Simon Hill, WIRED, 28 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 2 Jan. 2025.
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