as in light
something that provides illumination
I didn't realize it had gotten so dark in the room until my wife came in and turned on the lamp, momentarily blinding me
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Recent Examples of lamp
Tune in as the sweet smell of an Eagles victory begins to waft through the air (or is that grease being smeared on the lamp posts down Broad Street?)
Either way, a win is imminent.
—
Miguel Perez, NPR, 6 Feb. 2025
The larger of the building’s two floorplans comes with a second chair and a lamp.
—Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2025
The touch control at the top of the lamp is simple to use.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 5 Feb. 2025
But in the evening, with lamps and overhead lights turned on, the same white wall can appear warmer, almost with a yellow, creamy tint.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025
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Miguel Perez, NPR, 6 Feb. 2025
The larger of the building’s two floorplans comes with a second chair and a lamp.
—Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2025
The touch control at the top of the lamp is simple to use.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 5 Feb. 2025
But in the evening, with lamps and overhead lights turned on, the same white wall can appear warmer, almost with a yellow, creamy tint.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lamp
Noun
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Romeo Lavia’s fitness issues have left them light in midfield and they are reliant on Moises Caicedo staying injury-free.—
Simon Johnson,
The Athletic,
6 Feb. 2025
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The image uses colors to indicate the landslide speed and direction, with dark red representing the highest velocity per week and light yellow representing the lowest.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
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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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
Noun
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Ola Electric The pictures show the yellow-and-black motorcycle sporting alloy wheels (likely indicating there will be tubeless tires) and a tiny LED headlight on either side of daytime running lights.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Feb. 2025
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What To Know An officer with the Maitland Police Department observed a vehicle's headlights facing south on railroad tracks.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 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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“Lamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lamp. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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