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Recent Examples of gaslight
Davis captures the exterior scenes (shot on Inishmore, in the Aran Islands) in somber natural light, with candles and gaslight for the interiors, as befits an area where electricity would not have arrived until the 1970s.
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Sep. 2022
So Dickens says, on this day when the sun seems to have died, and the haggard glow of gaslight can barely brighten the mist.
—Michael Gorra, The New York Review of Books, 6 Apr. 2022
In discussing these books, Wolff explores the profound impact of gaslight and the development of projection technologies on opera.
—Larry Wolff, The New York Review of Books, 22 July 2021
The series includes Sloan’s famous etching of a woman kneeling in her nightgown while turning down a gaslight before joining her lover amid the rumpled sheets of their bed.
—Steven Litt, cleveland, 29 Aug. 2021
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Sep. 2022
So Dickens says, on this day when the sun seems to have died, and the haggard glow of gaslight can barely brighten the mist.
—Michael Gorra, The New York Review of Books, 6 Apr. 2022
In discussing these books, Wolff explores the profound impact of gaslight and the development of projection technologies on opera.
—Larry Wolff, The New York Review of Books, 22 July 2021
The series includes Sloan’s famous etching of a woman kneeling in her nightgown while turning down a gaslight before joining her lover amid the rumpled sheets of their bed.
—Steven Litt, cleveland, 29 Aug. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gaslight
Noun
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Nests in dryer vents and chimneys, or near electrical equipment or outdoor lighting, increase the risk of fire. Noise.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2025
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The lighting illumines each river in brilliantly bright backdrop colors.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Hibiscus, lantern flowers, fruit and birds also made appearances among new designs.—
Devorah Lauter,
WWD,
31 Jan. 2025
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Traditional lanterns hang overhead while a Koi fish fountain sprays water into a pond, designed to reflect nature’s innate balance and harmony.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2025
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In addition to its impact on drivers, blue-rich LED streetlights operate at a wavelength that most adversely suppresses melatonin during night.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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An audit found that Richmond allegedly mismanaged a streetlight maintenance contract, leading to $1.2 million in questionable charges.—
Sabrina Moreno,
Axios,
5 Dec. 2024
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The new collection will have 85 products, including fine fragrance mist, body wash, lotion, lip gloss, candles, decorative accessories and more.—
Felecia Wellington Radel,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Notes of sea salt breeze, golden citrus and coral water can be found in candles, hand soaps, body mists and more.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
10 Feb. 2025
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Savvy + Co Real Estate Specs: 3 beds, 2.5 baths and 3,001 square feet Notable features: front porch, hardwood floors, gold chandelier, granite countertops, brick fireplace, walk-in closet and patio.—
Alexis Clinton,
Axios,
14 Feb. 2025
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The biggest room is a theater with countless rows of plush red seats, a large balcony, stained glass windows, and a chandelier the size of a jumbotron.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
14 Feb. 2025
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The black-and-white spiraled lighthouse is the tallest brick lighthouse in the United States.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2025
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Spot the Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse Built in 1962 and officially called the Charleston Light, the black-and-white lighthouse that rises above the beach has become synonymous with the island—with most locals referring to it as the Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2025
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The trooper shined their handheld flashlight in the cabin of the vehicle in an attempt to wake the male driver.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2025
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Over the past few years, thin, flat-bodied flashlights have become increasingly popular and are now being offered by a variety of brands in various sizes and output levels.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Feb. 2025
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Jeremiah Barr’s scenic design and Meghan Norine McGrath’s props design include a few nods to the Disney version, such as a teapot, teacup and candelabra.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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The new Haunted Mansion bride with a beating red heart and flowing gown appears to levitate in front of a shattered window while holding a three-pronged candelabra.—
Brady MacDonald,
Orange County Register,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Gaslight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaslight. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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