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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dark lanterns
Noun
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One of my favorite all-time estate sale finds was a huge box filled with a variety of light bulbs for $5.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026 -
The transformation wrought by AI will take time — and in the process many jobs will be eliminated, just as light bulbs destroyed the candle business, and buggy whip makers were displaced by new jobs in the auto industry a century ago.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Or in the unassuming Chinese mansions found down nondescript alleys of car parts and old lanterns in central Talat Noi.—
Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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In San Francisco, Chinatown glows with lanterns, pop‑up performances, and bustling markets as the city builds toward its iconic Chinese New Year Parade on March 7 — one of the largest outside Asia.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In the main foyer, crystal chandeliers twinkle with the reflection of a nine-foot-tall Christmas tree.—
Hannah Towey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Start with a cocktail or glass of wine at the bar, a lush space filled with plants and chandeliers, then move to the dining room for a seasonal tasting menu with elegant wine pairings and modern, deeply flavorful takes on Indian classics.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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
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“Dark lanterns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dark%20lanterns. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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