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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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Victor Reiter is a noteworthy selection whose soft orange lanterns expand to three inches in diameter, while Moonchimes has two-inch lemon yellow blooms, and Fruit Salad has strong orange flowers that erupt prolifically on and off throughout the year.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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Any of them — mylar, latex, ‘biodegradable,’ sky lanterns.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 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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Looking even further ahead, CottonWorks by Cotton Incorporated spotlights what’s next in its 2028 color report for the denim category.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Dinner is offered both à la carte and as a set tasting menu that spotlights refined Italian cooking and seasonal ingredients.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are scores of picturesque lighthouses along the rocky coast of Maine, but none more iconic than Portland Head Light.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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While winters are cold, the months of May through October are divine; go on scenic cruises, explore historic lighthouses, and see the migrating whales.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 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
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The hotel has a formal feel, with lots of wood, leather, and heavy chandeliers, but no one is excessively dressed up.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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From dazzling Art Deco chandeliers to elegant pearl drops and bold mid-century modern shapes, clip-ons allowed for incredible diversity in earring design.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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The old-fashioned accent has recently gained a newfound popularity of late—particularly creative people are even adorning their lamps with brooches.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
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If time allows, shift your attention to often overlooked spots like lamps, picture frames, and shelves that collect dust.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Flashlights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashlights. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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