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Recent Examples of streetlight
From mismatched poles and arms for streetlights to lapsed access agreements with a ditch company — and expired permits from Broomfield — progress on Dillon Pointe slowed to a crawl.
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John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2025
Our streetlights are out and poles haven’t been painted in years.
—Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
Soon, a firetruck arrived on her street, and firefighters began tending to the blazes coming from the streetlights.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Big civic tree-planting campaigns, like one in 1915 in the business district, stuck palms along sidewalks between streetlights.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2025
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John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2025
Our streetlights are out and poles haven’t been painted in years.
—Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
Soon, a firetruck arrived on her street, and firefighters began tending to the blazes coming from the streetlights.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Big civic tree-planting campaigns, like one in 1915 in the business district, stuck palms along sidewalks between streetlights.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for streetlight
Noun
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Or settle inside the space with its weathered wood and dim lighting, and stay for burgers, brews, sports screenings, and late-night fun.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2025
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Standard features include heated and ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, and ambient lighting.—
Josh Max,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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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
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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
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The inspection — which looks over the vehicle’s headlights, signals, brakes, steering, windows and tires — must be completed by a licensed mechanic.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2025
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All award winners performed well in other crash tests, including the pedestrian front crash prevention evaluation, which gauges performance in both daytime and nighttime conditions, and in headlight evaluations.—
Tanya Mohn,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The two floodlights provided more than enough light to illuminate my entire driveway and part of my front yard.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
6 Feb. 2025
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Ring Floodlight Camera $200 $120 at Amazon $200 $120 at Home Depot With over 10,000 bought in the past month on Amazon alone, this LED floodlight and security camera is certainly popular.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
2 Dec. 2024
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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,
Sacramento Bee,
19 Mar. 2025
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Keep a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of emergency.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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Even chandeliers hang from the ceiling, and names like Royal Doulton, Aynsley and Wedgwood highlight the international origins of the products.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA TODAY,
10 Mar. 2025
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Inside, a custom triple-tier circular chandelier hangs from the double-height foyer crossed by a staircase and the upstairs bridge.—
Sandra Barrera,
Orange County Register,
7 Mar. 2025
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That payday included a $50 million bonus and average annual salary of $27 million, according to Spotrac. Sasaki, like Ohtani, left millions of dollars on the table by switching sides of the Pacific Ocean before blowing out 25 candles.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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In the clip, the 55-year-old blows out the candles on a three-tiered cake, decorated with pink cowboy hats, disco balls, and sparklers.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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At night, when the semaphore arms weren’t visible, red and green gaslights signaled stop and go.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 Dec. 2024
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Deep shadows and low gaslights create a mysterious atmosphere which, alongside the characters’ black trench coats and low-brimmed hats, turn this historical piece into a thrilling neo-noir.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2024
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“Streetlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streetlight. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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