arc lamps

variants also arc lights
Definition of arc lampsnext
plural of arc lamp

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for arc lamps
Noun
  • People obsessively worked on light bulbs and the systems that powered them, finding little improvements year after year.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The glitch means that drivers in the seat of a 2024 or 2025 ‘Vette wouldn’t realize if their turn signals’ light bulbs failed to turn on.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The Greek patriarch will light candles and then the flame is passed from one candle to the next.
    Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Brumbelow has found that cars with headlights rated highly by IIHS for visibility—which includes many but not all LED headlights—have 19% fewer nighttime crashes compared to cars with poor headlight visibility.
    Matt Fuchs, Time, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Two similar blazes occurred in 2017, both caused by falling paper sky lanterns.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The vibe is romantic and historic but not stuffy, with a design scheme that integrates elements of Japanese design into its bedrooms with floor beds, paper lanterns, and minimalist details.
    Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The whole thing was a striking visual spectacle, too — waves of musicians rising from both sides, backup singers swaying and clapping, spotlights sweeping across the floor as a roaming camera zipped through the crowd like a drone that had just discovered country music.
    Theoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
  • And Pinto said Robinhood’s platform spotlights its portfolio through founder interviews and bios, among other methods.
    Ben Weiss, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
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“Arc lamps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arc%20lamps. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.

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