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gaslight

noun

Definition of gaslight

as in lighting

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Recent Examples of gaslight Cobblestone streets lit by old-world, gaslight-style streetlamps lend a romantic atmosphere to dinner and drinks in historic Gastown, once the city’s meatpacking district. — Chloe Bergé, AFAR Media, 20 Jan. 2026 Jewish wisdom does not ask us to gaslight ourselves in the name of peace. — Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026 This stretch of the park, an object of fascination for Urbano, contains an array of a hundred or so different models of public gaslights, now obsolete and semi-derelict. — Javier Montes, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026 Perhaps gaslight and narcissist are headed there too. — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gaslight

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The cosmetic choices — from tile and lighting to custom doors and hardware — echo the period without slipping into nostalgia.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
At night, the lighting turns the wings into a moving field of color while bursts of fire give the dragon the kind of oversized entrance Burning Man was made for.

— Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of lighting

Noun

Beyond the basics like comfortable clothing and sturdy hiking shoes, campers often need tents, sleeping bags, camp chairs, lanterns, and coolers to stay comfortable outdoors.

— Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026
This time, the team decided to follow the multi-function trend and designed a mini pump that also works as a lantern for your campsite or tent.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of lantern

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Councilwoman Laura Madigan, D-Ward 1, said the issue surfaced again about two years ago after a semi-truck apparently clipped a new streetlight while making the turn onto Lincoln Street.

— Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026
Preparations are underway to replace the foundation of this streetlight so wiring repairs can be made to restore lighting.

— Elle McLogan, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of streetlight

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Many from the Liberty and William Jewell communities, including Barnett’s high school coaches, lit a candle in his name.

— PJ Green August 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026
This pretty fixture works hard as a table lamp, candle warmer, and decor piece, offering a smoke-free way to add ambient light and fragrance to your space without the fire hazard.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of candle

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There are countless other chullpas (round, stone structures that look something between a massive pizza oven and a small lighthouse) that house ancient remains, just dotting the foothills of the mountains here.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
And what did the lighthouse do to him to prompt an attack with a golf club?

— Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of lighthouse

Noun

Bring boots and a flashlight and prepare to taste some good beer.

— Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026
After driving a short distance, the officer signals for her partner, who's carrying a flashlight, to get in the vehicle, too, and opens the car door and jumps into the backseat.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of flashlight

Noun

The 1900 building, in the campus’ northwestern corner, is one of its jewels — a vaulted room hung with candelabras lit for the campus opening in gold and blue, the school colors.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 26 Aug. 2026
Pair them with a candelabra for a table centerpiece, or scatter them around your mantel in taper candle holders.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of candelabra

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