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also arc light
as in light bulb
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Recent Examples of arc lamp
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.
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Miles Walls, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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, 6 Sep. 2024
Camouflage It Though understated and neutral in color, this living room designed by Tamsin Johnson bursts with mod personality, from the arc lamp to the rattan furniture.
—Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 21 Apr. 2023
Along the same side of the room in the opposite corner, Jude has placed a large arc lamp to complement the other curved lines in the space, including the arched entryway and the eyebrow windows.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 10 Nov. 2022
Rembaum sourced the vintage arc lamp in the living room from a dealer in Berlin.
—Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 5 Sep. 2021
An arc light, or arc lamp, is a source of illumination created when electricity flows between two carbon electrodes.
—Angela Watercutter, Wired, 16 Apr. 2021
Pity the poor shopper who enters the light-bulb aisle ignorant of the evolutionary changes to Ole’ Tom’s electric arc lamp, as it was originally called.
—Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 14 June 2019
The store was filled with innovations: electric arc lamps, elevators, pneumatic tubes to move money and receipts.
—Marc Levinson, WSJ, 28 Oct. 2018
Miles Walls, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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, 6 Sep. 2024
Camouflage It Though understated and neutral in color, this living room designed by Tamsin Johnson bursts with mod personality, from the arc lamp to the rattan furniture.
—Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 21 Apr. 2023
Along the same side of the room in the opposite corner, Jude has placed a large arc lamp to complement the other curved lines in the space, including the arched entryway and the eyebrow windows.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 10 Nov. 2022
Rembaum sourced the vintage arc lamp in the living room from a dealer in Berlin.
—Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 5 Sep. 2021
An arc light, or arc lamp, is a source of illumination created when electricity flows between two carbon electrodes.
—Angela Watercutter, Wired, 16 Apr. 2021
Pity the poor shopper who enters the light-bulb aisle ignorant of the evolutionary changes to Ole’ Tom’s electric arc lamp, as it was originally called.
—Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 14 June 2019
The store was filled with innovations: electric arc lamps, elevators, pneumatic tubes to move money and receipts.
—Marc Levinson, WSJ, 28 Oct. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arc lamp
Noun
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At the longstanding company that owns WWD, the visual culture historian tells me there was a light bulb moment that led to the creation of the book Black in Fashion: 100 Years of Style, Influence & Culture.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
28 Feb. 2025
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In addition to selecting the right fixtures and light bulbs, Lerner says their placement within the bathroom matters as well.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Apr. 2025
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Household hazardous waste collection: Volusia County’s Solid Waste Division will collect materials such as old paint, solvents, automobile and household batteries, pool chemicals, pesticides, motor oil, gasoline, other household chemicals, and up to 10 fluorescent lamps.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
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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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Also, short detection parameters were not updated from the previous model's incandescent lamps.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
10 Mar. 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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There’s a marble bench, where most of the play’s action occurs, and the gorgeous lighting design by Masha Tsimring, along with elements like rain, snow, mist and fog, offer a sense of time passing.—
Chad Jones,
Mercury News,
10 May 2025
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In other words, skip the elaborate smart lighting systems and choose affordable LED bulbs and fixtures that do the job just as well.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
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The 49-year-old recounted that Combs would often request Oddi wear a police officer costume and that the atmosphere included dim lights and candles.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2025
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Legend has it that children bid farewell by standing on the riverbank with candles to light the way.—
Edwin Goei,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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Meet three Executive Challengers who proudly carry their lanterns and learn how their fundraising drives real impact.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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More to Explore How to Play Baseball in the 1920s Swing for the bleachers with these awesome lantern slides from the early years of professional baseball.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
8 May 2025
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Corridors are lined with lighthouse images leading to the cabins, ranging from a luxury suite with access to the deck, a duplex cabin with comfortable living space, or the gorgeous Skerryvore Suite with extensive outdoor space to relax and entertain. 5.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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In Robert Eggers' period psychological thriller, Dafoe is a salty and kooky lighthouse keeper who mentors a young rookie (Robert Pattinson), and even nonstop drinking can't stop severe isolation from taking hold of the newbie.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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Underneath a town in Spain, a team of researchers shined their flashlights around an ancient Roman mine and waded through the knee-deep water.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2025
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The sturdy Helinox Chair One snaps together in seconds and easily packs up small, while still sporting pockets for drinks or flashlights.—
Danielle Hallock,
AFAR Media,
16 May 2025
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“Arc lamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arc%20lamp. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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