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
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
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
See All Example Sentences for gaslight
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
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
See All Example Sentences for gaslight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gaslight
Noun
-
That’s pretty phenomenal; Arden even shares credit with the lighting designer, Jen Schriever.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
-
Expanding urbanization and the use of traditional lighting of buildings, highways and residential neighborhoods are blinding us to an eternal beauty.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
In the evening, the whole place twinkles from the lights of a hundred lanterns and flares, which also serve to keep away mosquitoes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
-
Hayslett explains how a beautiful patio shouldn't disappear at night and recommends that people display solar lanterns, string lights, or uplighting on plants.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
In addition, many streetlight systems across the city of San Diego are built on series circuits that make all the lights go dark if just one in the series has a problem.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
-
For years, the sight of a dark streetlight was all too common in the city.—
Adam Duxter,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Popularized by social media and wellness culture, these sellers often provide photos of candle rituals and offer customized services.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
-
Grab a small basket or tray and fill it with things like tea, a candle, lotion, a favorite snack, a handwritten note or a scattering of flower petals.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Alcatraz began as a military fortress and lighthouse, then became a military prison, converted to civilian use in 1933.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
-
Here on the shore, overlooking the lighthouse and the harbor’s bobbing boats, partners Claire Hanrahan and Andrew Ainslie’s restaurant is the epitome of laidback chic with its country-kitchen interiors and butter yellow frontage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The attendant and one of the passengers worked together at prying open the baggage compartment door while the other passenger crawled around the floor, searching in the thick smoke for a cellphone to try to use as a flashlight, according to the statement transcripts.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
-
Beyond flashlight use, there is a UV light mode for basic detection of fluorescent substances invisible to the naked eye.—
Shirl Leigh
April 23,
New Atlas,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Ripping out a beautiful original Sputnik chandelier to replace it with something generic would actually hurt the listing.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2026
-
Look out for original features like Nimb Bar’s glam chandeliers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Tall candelabras helped create mood lighting.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
-
The candelabra, made from alpaca metal (also known as nickel silver), embraces visible marks of welding and heat treatment, creating oil slick-like effects.—
Francesca Perry,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Gaslight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaslight. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
