as in candle
a device that provides light and that usually has a glass covering and can be carried by a handle
carried a lantern to the barn
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Recent Examples of lantern
When daylight faded and night would fall, the magic of the solar lanterns would come to life.
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Ed Massey, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Jan. 2025
Cuba’s small Chinese community celebrated the Lunar New Year on Tuesday night with a parade of glowing lanterns and dragons winding their way through the narrow streets of Chinatown.
—Ken Moritsugu, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
For that reason, people began to hang red lanterns and scrolls during the Lunar New Year to stay safe.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2025
All types of lanterns are lighted throughout the streets, and poems and riddles are often written for entertainment.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
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Ed Massey, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Jan. 2025
Cuba’s small Chinese community celebrated the Lunar New Year on Tuesday night with a parade of glowing lanterns and dragons winding their way through the narrow streets of Chinatown.
—Ken Moritsugu, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
For that reason, people began to hang red lanterns and scrolls during the Lunar New Year to stay safe.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2025
All types of lanterns are lighted throughout the streets, and poems and riddles are often written for entertainment.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lantern
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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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
Noun
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Each tent has air-conditioning and heating units, electrical outlets, lamps, a mini fridge, and modern comfort amenities.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2025
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The vibe at Che Fico is all about fun, with a gorgeous view off the outdoor patio, which has heat lamps to keep you warm, and TVs within viewing distance of every seat.—
Jason Mastrodonato,
The Mercury News,
10 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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Players can also coordinate the lighting to match other devices if PC aesthetics is their thing.—
Gieson Cacho,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Lantern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lantern. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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