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flashlights

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plural of flashlight

as in candles

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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

Definition of candles

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Voters must also agree, on an honor system, to watch every film in a category before casting a ballot, while the Academy spotlights emerging, diverse and international filmmakers on its social channels and in the museum.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026
Using spotlights, strobe lights, fire and fireworks, the technical elements offered a dramatic visual display that blended seamlessly with the songs.

— Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026

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Instead, at this landmark property you’re treated to 360-degree waterfront views of the Old Port, sailboats, and historic lighthouses.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2026
Travelers can watch whales, hike mountain and coastal trails, see historic lighthouses, and visit the 375-million-year-old Percé Rock.

— Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of lighthouses

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And for the ultimate in energy efficiency, invest in LED bulbs, which are up to 90 percent more efficient than traditional light bulbs.

— Amanda Sims, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2026
There was a narrow bed and, above it, a row of light bulbs that emitted infrared beams.

— D. T. Max, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of light bulbs

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Le Bistrot de Jan is a lovely jewel box just off the lobby, with glittering chandeliers and walls and furniture in deep sapphire and ruby tones.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026
Inside the Masonic Lodge on the cemetery grounds, beneath chandeliers, dozens of people search for stillness with a meditation class.

— Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of chandeliers

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Like the main house, the ADU’s interiors mix new pieces with vintage accessories, including a Room & Board four-poster bed in the bedroom and midcentury ceramic lamps, textiles and artworks that Donnelly found at Los Angeles estate sales.

— Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Rather than lighting an entire room, try task lighting like reading lamps, under-the-cabinet light strips, and desk lamps that illuminate a workspace.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2026

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