Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flashlights
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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Cocoon-like lanterns lay open on a table.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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Stalls overflow with geta wooden slippers, washi paper, lacquered umbrellas, Japanese fans, paper lanterns and yukatas.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
29 May 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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Words, Wings, and Wine, a combo that's being used to foster relationships, spotlights Black excellence, and makes room for local artistry and vendors.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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One of the biggest spotlights arrives June 13, when Bruce Springsteen receives the Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Susan Tamulevich, executive director of the New London Maritime Society, will share stories relating to the histories of the three lighthouses.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2026
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One of a handful of centuries-old lighthouses still standing in the Outer Banks today, the Ocracoke Lighthouse is open to visitors at ground level and often has National Park Service interpreters on site to share information about the beacon.—
Caroline Eubanks,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Keep Light Bulbs From Sticking Outdoor light bulbs can have a knack for sticking in the socket after long periods of time, leaving you with the task of trying to unscrew a stubborn bulb without breaking the glass.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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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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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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Instead, its discreet entrance beckons you into a foyer alight with more than a dozen dangling glass lamps crafted by Barovier & Toso of Murano, and a sketch-like portrait of the actress Monica Vitti by the Franco-Chinese painter Yan Pei-Ming.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The same circadian system that morning sunlight activates can be reinforced or undermined by what’s screwed into your lamps for the next 14 hours.—
Allison Palmer
June 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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“Flashlights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashlights. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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