as in lighting
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of gaslight
Perhaps gaslight and narcissist are headed there too.
—
Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2025
Historically, the Kirklands would be using gaslight, so production presented their lighting at a lower visual level, using gas-era torchères.
—Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2025
Fallen London captured the imaginations of millions with a combination of dark fantasy, gaslight horror and a grim sense of humor.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Diagnosed with schizophrenia, Odell was so easy to gaslight and discredit, but the facts of her body, and of the child, could not be denied.
—Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gaslight
Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2025
Historically, the Kirklands would be using gaslight, so production presented their lighting at a lower visual level, using gas-era torchères.
—Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2025
Fallen London captured the imaginations of millions with a combination of dark fantasy, gaslight horror and a grim sense of humor.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Diagnosed with schizophrenia, Odell was so easy to gaslight and discredit, but the facts of her body, and of the child, could not be denied.
—Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gaslight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gaslight
Noun
-
City records from November show police planned to install six more cameras and increase lighting.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
-
Fans of the thunder-and-lighting combination — or the former Sonic and Knuckles moniker for Detroit Lions fans — will see the 5-foot-9, 195-pound Brown as a bolt out of the backfield who excels in catching the ball.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
A little lighting can also go a long way toward adding ambience and safety after dark, from a stylish wall lantern (now 87% off) to shatterproof LED string lights that don’t require a plug-in.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
-
The narrow space is decked out in natural woods and vivid chochin lanterns.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Or else under the streetlight by her building?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
-
Also, Zack Wickham hits his head on a streetlight while on a double-decker party bus?—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Unsurprisingly, Fulham go up-market with a candle for £35, while for the Leeds United fan who has absolutely everything, here’s a wipe-clean table cover which, frankly, has to be seen to be believed.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2026
-
Brass had its moment, but our experts say to leave behind the sleek metal and instead mix textures, patterns, finishes, and materials by adding this under-$30 rattan lamp and these pretty candle holders into your decor.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Not only is the lighthouse a picturesque sight, but the park is the ideal spot for hiking, fishing, and swimming and sunbathing on the sandy beach in summer.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Mar. 2026
-
His son, Paris, returns to take his father’s place at the lighthouse.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
When Carolyn finally walked through the doors at the back of the chapel and down the aisle, Reverend O’Byrne had to lead the pair through their vows using a flashlight.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2026
-
Millions of Americans, in other words, could find themselves in a continuous tumble off a cliff, without the flashlight.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Set in the heart of Charleston’s historic district just steps from King Street, the property feels grand in every sense of the word, from its smooth marble floors and winding staircase to its glittering chandeliers and sheer number of rooms (434, to be exact).—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
-
Think bubbles, ice chandeliers, dragons, and otters.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
At one point, there were performers dressed as candelabras, moving candelabra floor lamps, while attached to a large dangling candelabra chandelier.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
22 Feb. 2026
-
Light a candelabra, put on some face paint, hire that creepy choir—or at least rent a keyboard to sound like one.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
17 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Gaslight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaslight. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
