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 bulbs that burnout at once were most likely installed at the same time and have a similar life expectancy.
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
By the twentieth century, new technologies (light bulbs, radiators, gas heat) meant that fires didn’t start as often.
—Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2025
For context, 1 gigawatt of power is equal to 100 million LED light bulbs, according to the Department of Energy .
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
The part of the cake that's nearest to the light bulb burned whereas the back half was cooked more properly.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
By the twentieth century, new technologies (light bulbs, radiators, gas heat) meant that fires didn’t start as often.
—Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2025
For context, 1 gigawatt of power is equal to 100 million LED light bulbs, according to the Department of Energy .
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
The part of the cake that's nearest to the light bulb burned whereas the back half was cooked more properly.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for light bulb
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
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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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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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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 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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This fuzzy star is the Orion Nebula, a vast cloud of hydrogen gas lit up like a fluorescent lamp by young stars gravitationally born inside it.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
2 Feb. 2025
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On a round side table near the doorway, illuminated by a fluorescent lamp, was a pile of white powder that the men told us was finished fentanyl.—
Meridith Kohut,
New York Times,
29 Dec. 2024
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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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Carve out a few hours to visit nearby Bellingham to tour the SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention, which displays one of only three remaining incandescent lamps created by Thomas Edison.—
Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News,
Fox News,
8 Feb. 2025
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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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“Light bulb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/light%20bulb. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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