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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,
5 June 2026 -
Ewing adds that even though LED bulbs use less energy than your granny’s light bulbs once did, LEDs still require energy to function.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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Carve out a corner in this inviting beer garden and patio that’s sun-speckled by day and lit by warm lanterns by night.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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The lighting is dim and moody, glowing paper lanterns cast a red glow over the space, and there’s Vietnamese pop music playing over the speakers.—
Mark DeJoy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Original details like Murano glass chandeliers and heart pine floors preserve the property’s sense of place, while modern comforts keep the experience feeling luxurious rather than museum-like.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Dining rooms with chandeliers or light fixtures should be dusted and cleaned.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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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 14 Jun. 2026.
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