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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
Noun
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Shop sets of solar spotlights and garden lights to up your home’s curb appeal, or opt for in-ground solar landscape lighting to brighten up pathways without any digging or electricity required.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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The chef’s kitchen spotlights top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, limestone counters, granite islands and custom cabinetry.—
David Caraccio
May 23,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2026
Noun
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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
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Travelers can explore lighthouses, canals and cultural landmarks across the Great Lakes region on one unforgettable trip.—
Victoria E. Freile,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Some organizations will accept new LED bulbs still in the package, but don't expect a thrift store to want your old light bulbs.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 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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Antiques and artwork embellish interiors, as do Waterford chandeliers and Asian carpets.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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There are also the Gloria earrings, elongated chandeliers set with diamonds and rock crystal or blue topaz.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Moreover, many insects have been observed fluttering around ultraviolet lamps and other light sources that emit low quantities of heat, as well as seeking out light sources when the ambient temperature is high, contradicting the premise of the thermal radiation theory.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 May 2026
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The developers utilize the city's darkness perfectly, creating jaw-dropping lighting effects from street lamps, neon signs, and rainfall.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
22 May 2026
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“Flashlights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashlights. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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